Mini Sandwich Buffet: Mini Grilled Cheese and Tomato, Mini Rachael's and Mini Spicy Patty Melts

Very Healthy
Health score
67%
Mini Sandwich Buffet: Mini Grilled Cheese and Tomato, Mini Rachael's and Mini Spicy Patty Melts
40 min.
4
1700kcal

Suggestions

Dive into a delightful culinary adventure with our Mini Sandwich Buffet, featuring Mini Grilled Cheese and Tomato, Mini Rachael's, and Mini Spicy Patty Melts. This recipe boasts a healthy 67-point Recipe Health Score, making it a perfect choice for a very healthy lunch or dinner. In just 40 minutes, you can serve up a delicious main course that's sure to impress. Each serving comes in at a reasonable 425 calories, allowing you to enjoy these mini masterpieces without guilt.

The buffet includes a variety of flavors and textures, catering to different tastes. Start with the irresistibly gooey Mini Grilled Cheese and Tomato, where the sweetness of the tomato complements the rich, melted cheese perfectly. The Mini Rachael's offer a savory twist with layers of smoked turkey, sauerkraut, and cheese, all encased in mini rye bread. Finally, the Mini Spicy Patty Melts combine the satisfaction of a juicy beef patty with the kick of spicy seasoning, making them a crowd favorite.

To enhance your dining experience, we've included a selection of complementary treats. Enjoy Chess Men butter cookies and retro candies like Dots, Good n Plenty, or Whoppers for a nostalgic sweet finish. Accompany your sandwiches with mini pickles and pretzels for a satisfying crunch.

With a variety of bread options, from mini pumpernickel to rye, and a host of ingredients that bring depth and flavor, this recipe is a celebration of the art of sandwich-making. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking to add a creative twist to your usual dinner routine, this Mini Sandwich Buffet is sure to be a hit. So, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to indulge in a feast of mini proportions that promises big flavors.

Ingredients

  • servings chess men butter cookies (recommended: Pepperidge Farm brand)
  • tablespoons butter cut into pieces
  • tablespoons spring onion chopped
  • pound ground sirloin 
  • servings m&m candies good
  • 0.5 small onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper sweet red
  • servings pretzels mini
  •  plum tomatoes sliced
  • 16 slices pumpernickel bread mini
  • 16 slices cocktail rye bread mini
  • teaspoon steak seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning)
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • pound sauerkraut rinsed drained
  • 0.3 pound sharp cheddar cheese sliced
  • 0.3 pound swiss cheese thinly sliced
  • pound turkey smoked thinly sliced
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • teaspoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • pot
  • grill
  • pastry brush

Directions

  1. Watch how to make this recipe.
  2. Preheat oven to warm, 250 degrees F.
  3. Preheat large griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  4. To a small pot over medium low heat add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, eyeball it. To warm oil, add butter and melt it into the oil. Keep a pastry brush on a spoon rest or small plate on hand.
  5. Lay out 8 slices of rye bread. Dot bread with teaspoonfuls of red pepper relish. Top with even amounts of smoked turkey, sauerkraut and thinly sliced cheese. Top cheese with remaining slices of bread.
  6. Brush griddle or skillet with oil and butter mixture. Grill and toast sandwiches 2 or 3 minutes on each side.
  7. Transfer sandwiches to cookie sheet and place in oven to keep warm. Wipe off griddle or skillet.
  8. Lay out 8 slices of mini pumpernickel bread.
  9. Cut sliced Swiss cheese into pieces that will fit bread.
  10. Layer cheese and sliced tomatoes on bread. Season with salt, pepper, chives and place another layer of cheese on tomatoes. Top sandwiches with another slice of bread.
  11. Brush griddle or skillet liberally with oil and butter. Grill and toast sandwiches 2 or 3 minutes on each side.
  12. Transfer grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches to warm oven. Wipe griddle or skillet clean.
  13. Mix beef, Worcestershire, onion and seasoning or salt and pepper. Form 8 small patties. Raise heat to medium high. Fry patties in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil on griddle or skillet 2 or 3 minutes on each side.
  14. Place patties on rye bread bottoms and wipe griddle or skillet clean. Top patties with cheese and another slice of bread. Reduce heat on griddle or skillet back to medium and brush with oil and butter. Grill sandwiches 2 or 3 minutes on each side until toasted.
  15. Remove mini Rachael's and grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches from the warm oven. Pass trays of sandwiches with mini pickles, mini pretzels. Mini candies and cookies treat your sweet tooth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1700kcal
Protein19.39%
Fat41.12%
Carbs39.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
114.08
Glycemic Load
78.67
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
65.498695580856%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1700.45kcal
85.02%
Fat:77.83g
119.73%
Saturated Fat:32.78g
204.86%
Carbohydrates:168.15g
56.05%
Net Carbohydrates:146.64g
53.32%
Sugar:20.49g
22.77%
Cholesterol:231.59mg
77.2%
Sodium:3460.79mg
150.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:82.58g
165.15%
Selenium:127.48µg
182.12%
Manganese:3.31mg
165.48%
Phosphorus:1147.96mg
114.8%
Vitamin B3:22.45mg
112.24%
Folate:382.43µg
95.61%
Vitamin B2:1.55mg
91.4%
Zinc:13.18mg
87.87%
Fiber:21.5g
86.02%
Vitamin B1:1.26mg
83.78%
Calcium:805.66mg
80.57%
Iron:14.25mg
79.17%
Vitamin B12:4.72µg
78.73%
Vitamin B6:1.45mg
72.29%
Vitamin C:47.65mg
57.76%
Magnesium:212.78mg
53.19%
Vitamin K:54.32µg
51.73%
Copper:0.96mg
48.13%
Potassium:1467.15mg
41.92%
Vitamin A:1958.96IU
39.18%
Vitamin B5:2.96mg
29.55%
Vitamin E:3.85mg
25.69%
Vitamin D:0.58µg
3.88%