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Corn Meal Waffle Grilled Cheese with Turkey Ham

Who doesn’t love a good grilled cheese? When I am trying to find new foods to mix up our routine it is all about presentation when it comes to my children – especially Judah. He can be really finicky but if it looks fun he’s usually all in. So, I used the concept of waffles (which Judah LOVES) but changed my batter up a bit. Then, I added some good cheese from grass fed cows and some of our favorite Wellshire Turkey Ham {its turkey that tastes like ham!} and it was an instant hit with everyone. I served ‘em up for dinner with a side of hash browns but these would be good anytime of day! Wouldn’t they make a fun lunch?

:: Corn Meal Waffles

1 cup self rising cornmeal {or add 1 Tbsp of baking powder& 1/2 tsp salt to regular cornmeal}
1/2 cup of All purpose flour
2 Tbsp of sugar
1 cup milk
4 Tbsp of melted butter
2 eggs

Whisk all the ingredients together. Put a ladleful in your hot, buttered waffle iron and cook until done but not brown. {You don’t want them to get too crispy since you will be cooking them a second time for the grilled cheese}.

When you are ready to turn your corn meal waffles into glorious grilled cheese sandwiches here’s what you do:

Place on waffle on a griddle pan or cast iron skillet. Sprinkle a handful of cheese on top of one waffle. Add a piece of Wellshire Turkey Ham {or whatever nitrate free lunch meat you like}. Then top with a second waffle. Grill just long enough to melt the cheese. Flip the waffle over and grill the other side a minute or so. Serve it up!

*Tip: Make a big bunch of waffles and freeze ‘em! I ALWAYS make a double batch when I’m making ANY kind of waffle. It is so nice to be able to pull a couple out for the kids for a quick breakfast. Waffles freeze so well. These corn meal waffles are no exception. So make some extras and then you can have waffle grill cheeses any time you want – FAST!

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Grilled Cheese Gone Gourmet with Turkey and Asparagus

I have found my new favorite sandwich. It was born of my desire to add more fresh veggies to my diet {and my kid’s diets}. I’ve been trying to get creative and add more veg to my lunches and breakfasts – two meals when vegetables don’t always grace our plates.

This sandwich elevates sandwiches to a whole new level. Doesn’t it look gourmet? And if you can make a grilled cheese sandwich, you can make this! First off I used leftover sauteed asparagus from the night before. We often have asparagus {almost one a week} so there are always a couple of spears left for something. I’ve been thinking of cooking extra so I can enjoy it with fried eggs for breakfast and on sandwiches for lunch like this one.

Turkey and Asparagus Grilled Cheese

a handful of deli shaved turkey breast
a slice of swiss cheese
3 spears of leftover sauteed asparagus
2 slices o hearty wheat, oat, or multigrain bread
butter

Turn on griddle, griddle pan, or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Spread softened butter on one slice of bread {I keep my butter on the counter so that I always have some soft for spreading on bread}. Place bread on hot pan. Top bread with turkey breast, cheese, and asparagus. Spread butter on the second piece of bread and place on top of the sandwich. When the first piece of bread is toasty, flip the sandwich over carefully and grill the second side {I used my hands and the spatula for this heavy sandwich!}.

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