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April Fool's Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Name: April Fool's Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound cake, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 cup white frosting; 0.5 teaspoon yellow food coloring, or as needed; 0.125 teaspoon red food coloring, or as needed

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This delicious 'sandwich' is perfect for April Fool's Day, Halloween, or even birthday parties.

Recipe by The Gruntled Gourmand

Updated on March 17, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound cake, cut into 1/2-inch slices
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup white frosting
½ teaspoon yellow food coloring, or as needed
⅛ teaspoon red food coloring, or as needed

Directions

Spread butter on both sides of each pound cake slice.
Heat a griddle over medium heat. Cook cakes slices on hot griddle, turning once, until golden brown on each side, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer cake slices to a wire rack to cool completely.
Stir frosting, yellow food coloring, and red food coloring together in a bowl until frosting is the color of American cheese.
Spread frosting on 1 side of half of the pound cake slices and top with another slice of pound cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

497	Calories
30g	Fat
56g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 497
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	38%
Saturated Fat 16g	78%
Cholesterol 166mg	55%
Sodium 396mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 41g
Protein 4g
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 89mg	2%

* 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.