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Dulce de Leche Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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"An amazingly deliciously sweet version of grilled cheese." — inkmistress

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1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon dulce de leche (milk caramel spread)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 slices cinnamon-raisin bread
1 small apple - peeled, cored and thinly sliced

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Directions

In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, dulce de leche, and cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Spread 2 slices of bread with the mixture, half on each slice. Divide the apple slices in half, and arrange the slices on top of the cream cheese topping. Top with remaining bread slices to make 2 sandwiches.
Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Pan-fry the sandwiches until toasted and golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 20 mins

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Editor's Note
Dulce de leche is sweet candy spread made by cooking milk and sugar down to its golden caramel essence. Look for it in Hispanic grocery stores and specialty foods stores.

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I used reduced fat whipped cream cheese an organic Granny Smith apple for this sandwich. Instead of using an aluminum non-stick skillet, I used my cast iron skillet. I heated the skillet, added a pat of butter and fried away. To say that my kids liked this would be an understatement. My son asked for a second sandwich.

—Sarah Jo

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 28, 2012

I love all the ingredients in this individually, and was sure based on the reviews putting them together would be fantastic, but it was just okay. Not bad, but not anything to write home about. I'd rather just dip the apples in the dulce de leche and cream cheese mixture than go to the trouble of grilling the sandwich. But even then, the mixture wasn't that great. The cream cheese added nothing to the dulce de leche, and the dulce took the bite out of the cream cheese.

—EasyPeasy

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Jun 27, 2011

Oh my, this is scrumptious. Had this for breakfast today with fruit salad. We probably would have been satisified with half a sandwich (rather than a whole) because it is so rich and decadent. The apple lends a nice crunch to this sweet and wonderful combination of ingredients. Don't change a thing on this, and do use the cinnamon-raisin bread as I think it's important. Now I have to find something else to make with the leftover dulce de leche (other than eating it by the spoonful out of the can).

—lutzflcat

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May 14, 2011

AMAZING!!!!! YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!!!!! THIS TASTES LIKE DULCE DE LECHE CHEESECAKE BUT HEALTHIER OMG THANK YOU!!!!!!

—kimmers

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May 04, 2011

I just happen to have had inherited a big can of dulce de leche from someone who wasn't thrilled with it. I've made this without raisin bread (because I didn't have any), but this was still very delicious. I've made this as dessert for a brunch using croissants That was really good!!

—Borderbumble

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Jul 18, 2011

This is a really great recipe. My 3 yr old LOVED it. It's not super sweet. Just right. Will definitely make it again. Someone wrote that they just used regular bread. Definitely have to use the cinnamon raisin bread because that was what made it perfect

—JacobsMommy08

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Aug 14, 2011

It was delicious and so easy to make! Perfect for any time of day.

—shmello

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Aug 26, 2011

we used goat dulce de leche which gives it a slight goat cheese taste. I wasn't a huge fan and would make it with regular, but our friends loved it with the goats milk version.

—00Angela00

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Nutrition

Calories
320 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
42.6 g
14%

Cholesterol
33 mg
11%

Fat
13.7 g
21%

Fiber
3.6 g
14%

Protein
8.9 g
18%

Sodium
316 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Dulce de Leche Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 320
Calories from Fat: 123

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.7g 21 %
Saturated Fat 6.4g 32 %
Cholesterol 33mg 11 %
Sodium 316mg 13 %
** Potassium 94mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 42.6g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14 %
Protein 8.9g 18 %
Sugars 22.1g
** Vitamin A 8 %
** Vitamin C 4 %
** Calcium 4 %
** Iron 41 %
** Thiamin 1 %
** Niacin 15 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.