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DISCLAIMER: This post was developed in sponsored partnership with Flatout Flatbreads, however, as always, all opinions are genuine.
Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.
These three low carb healthy grilled cheese recipes will help you get your cheese fix without the carb load! Bring on the cheese, lovelies!
Here’s a story my mom likes to tell about my rise to foodie-dom from my picky beginnings as a child. I – like most kids- loved grilled cheese growing up. One day I guess mom may have gotten a little overzealous on the pan-fry action, resulting in slightly overbrowned bread. My response? Mom, WASH my grilled cheese. It’s clearly dirty, so please wash it clean. Well, let’s just say I learned pretty quickly why you don’t put sandwiches under water in the sink.
Today I’m still a total grilled cheese fiend. When I’m cooking all day working on recipe development, sometimes the only thing I feel like eating at night is a solid grilled cheese. Of course, I’ve upgraded from my mother’s white bread + Kraft singles combo to a more low carb healthy grilled cheese, but it totally hits the spot.
How to Make Low Carb Grilled Cheese
So grilled cheese is certainly a staple for so many kids, there’s no reason we can’t make low carb healthy grilled cheese with better ingredients. My calorie and carb-slashing secret is to use Flatout Foldit Flatbreads in place of the two thick slices of bread. Each of these have around 100 calories (yes for both sides of the sandwich), 3-7 grams of fibre and 6-10 grams of protein. They make awesome sandwiches (among a million other things like pizzas, bieber tails, egg cups and more), so why not turn them into the base for my low carb healthy grilled cheese?
Grilled cheese is one of those culinary standards that you just need to master, and the sky is the limit when it comes to choosing your yummy add-ins. I switch it up depending on what I have in the fridge but check out my three favourite low carb healthy grilled cheese recipes.
Fig & Brie Grilled Cheese
A mouthwatering combination of sweet figs, creamy brie, spicy arugula and crunchy walnuts make this one of my all time favourite low carb healthy grilled cheese recipes.
Brussel Sprout & Pear Grilled Cheese
I’m kinda obsessed with Brussels sprouts and the combination with sweet pear, spicy mustard, sprightly pomegranate and sharp Havarti is a must do grilled cheese.
Artichoke & Pesto Grilled Cheese
For my savoury food lovers, this grilled cheese recipe offers a burst of salty, nutty and cheesy flavour in every bite.
So tell me:
What ingredients would you put in your grilled cheese? Have you tried Flatout Foldits yet? Leave me a comment below with some of your thoughts!
Brie & Fig Grilled Cheese
These three low carb healthy grilled cheese recipes will help you get your cheese fix without the carb load! Bring on the cheese, lovelies!
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Course: Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 490kcal
Author: Abbey Sharp
Ingredients
- 2 Flatout Foldit Artisan Flatbread
- Melted butter
- 4 slices thick of brie cheese rind removed
- 4 Figs thinly sliced
- 1 cup arugula
- ¼ cup walnuts toasted and crushed
- 2 tsp honey
Instructions
Brush the outsides of the Flatout Foldit with a bit of butter and lay flat, butter side down.
Layer with the cheese, figs, arugula, walnuts and honey, then fold over and place in a nonstick skillet heated over medium high heat.
Cook on each side until golden brown and melty. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 2mg
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Pear & Brussel Sprout Grilled Cheese
These three low carb healthy grilled cheese recipes will help you get your cheese fix without the carb load! Bring on the cheese, lovelies!
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 502kcal
Author: Abbey Sharp
Ingredients
- 2 Flatout Foldit Artisan Flatbread
- Melted butter
- 1 cup Brussel sprouts finely shaved
- 1 tbsp Grainy mustard
- 4 slices of pear
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- 4 slices Havarti cheese
Instructions
Brush the outsides of the Flatout Foldit with a bit of butter and lay flat, butter side down.
In a bowl, mix together the sprouts and mustard.
Layer with Foldit with the cheese, brussel sprout mixture, pear, and pomegranate, then fold over and place in a nonstick skillet heated over medium high heat.
Cook on each side until golden brown and melty. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 737mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 846IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 418mg | Iron: 2mg
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Artichoke, Tomato & Basil Grilled Cheese
These three low carb healthy grilled cheese recipes will help you get your cheese fix without the carb load! Bring on the cheese, lovelies!
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Abbey Sharp
Ingredients
- 2 Flatout Foldit Artisan Flatbread
- Melted butter
- 4 Artichoke hearts quartered
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp sundried tomatoes thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp pesto
- 4 leaves basil
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
Brush the outsides of the Flatout Foldit with a bit of butter and lay flat, butter side down.
Layer with the cheese, artichokes, and tomatoes, then dollop with pesto and a few basil leaves. Fold over, and place in a nonstick skillet heated over medium high heat.
Cook on each side until golden brown and melty. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 681IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 1mg
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Disclaimer: These recipes were developed in paid partnership with Flatout, however, as always, all opinions are genuine.
Updated on October 4th, 2021
Abbey Sharp
Abbey Sharpis a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by theOntario College of Dietitians. She is a mom,YouTuber,Blogger,award winningcookbook author,media coachspecializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications likeHealthlineand on national broadcastTV shows.
About Abbey Sharp
Abbey Sharpis a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by theOntario College of Dietitians. She is a mom,YouTuber,Blogger,award winningcookbook author,media coachspecializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications likeHealthlineand on national broadcastTV shows.
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23 Comments
Carol says
You may want to try mayonaise on the outer slices of bread, in place of butter.
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Abbey Sharp says
I’ve heard of that! Gotta love fat 🙂
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Aliah says
Mmmm artichoke and pesto! Who knew you could grilled cheese healthy…can’t wait to this one for my family!reply to this comment
Abbey Sharp says
right!!
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Christina Bauer says
Ok, I love grilled cheese ALL ways, but never thought of using flatbread for them!!
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Abbey Sharp says
yess!! its so easy!
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Chrissy says
Yeah, I should totally get more creative with grilled cheese for my daughters. They are pretty picky but I at least try to throw some ham in there. LOL But I should spice it up for them and then figure out how to disguise it.
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Abbey Sharp says
yes, spice it up!!
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i love flat out bread products but never thought of turning them into grilled cheese. great idea for quick meal.
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Abbey Sharp says
absolutely! so easy
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Kerri McGrail says
I havent tried these wraps bc #glutenfree but lots of my family and friends love them! They are super versatile!
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Abbey Sharp says
they’re amazing
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These ideas are genius!!! My husband and I both love grilled cheese and with less carbs, that means more cheese 😉 hahareply to this comment
Abbey Sharp says
so glad you enjoy!!
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Abbey- This is a brilliant use for flatbread – love it!
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Abbey Sharp says
Yay! Thanks
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Abbey – I love this use of flat breads! Your sandwiches look amazing 🙂
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Abbey Sharp says
Thank you!
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I love those wraps and brie is the best in grilled cheese!
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Sarah says
All the delicious grilled cheese options! I always add veggies and layers of flavor to my grilled cheese when we would make them. Great flavor combos, I’d be all over the brussels sprouts and pears I think.
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Lauren O'Connor says
All such great combos – especially love the Pear & Brussels Sprouts one. Been hankering for a good grilled cheese sandwich.
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Abbey Sharp says
I’m always hankering for a grilled cheese :). Thanks!
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Sophia says
Genius ideas!! Can I choose between edam ,gouda and emmental instead of swiss? I like them better! Do you think that the final result will be tasty as well? 🤔🥰
