Put on your apron and enter the Coach’s Kitchen! Designed for coaches and parents to help support the dietary needs of their athletes, these recipes will offer ideas on what to eat and drink before, during, and after training or competition for optimal sport performance.

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 slices whole grain bread
  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
  • 1 slice or grated cheese - easy on the cheese too much will melt out the sides and the bread will stick to the foil.
  • Tinfoil – can reuse several times
  • Iron – steam setting off
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Turn on your iron to highest setting – steam off!
  2. Spread 1 tsp margarine evenly over the 1 side of each of the slices of bread. Assemble sandwich. Wrap in tin foil.
  3. “Iron” one side for a couple minutes.
  4. Flip and iron the second side.

Until you are familiar with how long it takes to cook, check the sandwich frequently. You can't un-burn it!

Note: Always be careful when working with a hot iron to prevent a burn. The foil will also be hot so use care while opening the foil pouch. Unplug the iron when you are done using it.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER 1 SANDWICH WITH CHEESE ONLY)
  • Calories: 286
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Protein:14g
  • Fat:15g
  • Fiber: 3.8 g

Sport Benefits: Add some tuna, ham, or chicken/turkey for a grilled cheese sandwich with protein! Serve with carrots or fresh veggies or add sliced tomato and spinach to the sandwich for a complete travel lunch, post-game snack or late-night snack!