Skinny Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Sandwiches

WW Recipe of the Day: Skinny Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Sandwiches

Growing up one of my favorite meals was grilled cheese sandwiches and Campbell's tomato soup. They were a match made in heaven.

This recipe takes those same flavors and turns them into a simple healthy low-calorie sandwich. Make it extra fun by cooking it in a waffle iron (affiliate link). Kids of all ages will love it.

How Many Calories and WW Points in these Skinny Grilled Cheese Sandwiches?

According to my calculations, each serving has 170 calories and:

5 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

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Can I Use a Waffle Iron as a Panini Press?

Did you know you can use a waffle iron (affiliate link) as a panini press (affiliate link)? Any type of relatively thin hot sandwich, including this grilled cheese, can be made in a waffle iron (affiliate link), as this recipe proves!  Of course this tasty tomatoey grilled cheese can also be made on the stovetop in a nonstick skillet. 

How to Make Skinny Waffle Iron Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Step 2: Add the first 6 ingredients in a small bowl (affiliate link) and mix well.

Step 3: Spread 1 rounded tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto 4 slices of bread.

Step 4: Top each with a slice of American cheese.

Step 5: Add the remaining bread to make a sandwich.

Step 6: Lightly spray both sides with cooking spray.

Step 7: Cook in a waffle iron (affiliate link) on medium for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.

Or if you prefer, use a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side, or until golden brown.

Skinny Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese Recipe Notes

If you prefer, you can turn this into a recipe for 1. Here's what you'll need:

• 1 tablespoon light cream cheese
• ½ tablespoon tomato paste
• ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Large pinch each of sugar, salt, black pepper and garlic powder (if using). 
• 1 slice reduced fat American cheese
• 2 slices light bread

Variations & Additions

• Substitute dried oregano or basil for the Italian spice blend.
• Replace the sugar with a pinch of stevia or your favorite non calorie sweetener.
• Swap out the American cheese for fresh mozzarella, provolone, cheddar or the cheese of your choice. (Remember to adjust SmartPoints accordingly.)
• Make vegan by using plant based cheese.
• Add some jarred roasted red peppers.
• Sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes on the cream cheese mixture to add a little heat.
• Add a few slices of roasted vegetables (thin slices or grilled or roasted zucchini or eggplant would be good.)

What Should I Serve with My Skinny Grilled Cheese?

• Serve with carrot and celery sticks.
• Add a side of fresh fruit.
• Have with a cup of tomato soup.
• Enjoy with a few reduced-fat potato chips.
• Goes well with a crunchy cucumber salad
• For a new twist try with a cucumber melon salad

Ways to Use Leftovers

• Extra tomato cream cheese mixture can be used as a sandwich spread.
• Toss some of the cream cheese mixture with sauteed zucchini.

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Recipe source: Eat More of What You Love (affiliate link) by Marlene Koch

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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