Touchdown Sandwich

by Tara Ziegmont

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We are a football family.

Both Joe and I went to Penn State, and we are in love with our alma mater. We rarely miss a Penn State football game. We started Grace watching football when she was very small.

Grace's First Penn State Football Game

Our Little Nittany Lion

It was a hard sell at first, but in the last year or so, she’s become pretty interested.

When Chef Jill Houk from Sara Lee said her son would be carrying this Touchdown Sandwich in his lunch for Take Your Whole Grain Sandwich to School Day (today!), I knew that I would post it for Grace’s Kitchen.

Touchdown!

Touchdown Sandwich
 

Ingredients
  • 2 slices Sara Lee Soft and Smooth 100% Whole Wheat Bread*
  • 1 slice Sara Lee Pre-Sliced Baby Swiss Cheese* (I’m not a fan of Swiss cheese. I would use a sharp cheddar instead.)
  • 4 slices Sara Lee Pre-Sliced Honey Roasted Turkey*
  • 4 cucumber slices
  • 4 strips roasted red peppers
  • 1 Tablespoon guacamole

Instructions
  1. Spread each slice of bread with half of the guacamole.
  2. Top one slice with cheese, turkey, cucumber and peppers.
  3. Place the second slice of bread on top of sandwich and cut into a football shape.

 

Chef Jill says,

For my son, who is football-obsessed this time of year, the sandwich is a touchdown because it’s shaped like a football. He’d never trade this for junk food!

For me, who is obsessed with health, this sandwich is a touchdown because it packs whole grains and antioxidants, with lean protein and healthy fats.

Joe, Grace, and I all loved this sandwich. Its name is just the icing on the cake the extra point.

*Use your favorite brands. You can also see my giveaway for Sara Lee baked goods.

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{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Sarah September 3, 2009 at 4:34 pm

Lol start them when their young. Love the Touchdown sandwich recipe.

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2 Sarah September 3, 2009 at 11:34 am

Lol start them when their young. Love the Touchdown sandwich recipe.

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3 angie September 3, 2009 at 4:43 pm

we are big football fans here as well and this recipe is sure to be tested and tried out at one of the tailgates

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4 angie September 3, 2009 at 11:43 am

we are big football fans here as well and this recipe is sure to be tested and tried out at one of the tailgates

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