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Say A, B, Cheese! Help your preschooler learn her ABCs the tasty way with this twist to the classic grilled cheese sandwich, the AB-Cheese Broil. Just make alphabet letters out of cheese slices, place on top of bread, and bake. Whether you want to reinforce a letter of the day or you just want to send your kid a sweet message with her afternoon snack, the AB-Cheese Broil is one delicious way to do it.

Serves: 1 or more

Cook Time: 15 minutes

What You Need:

  • 1 package white cheese slices
  • 1 package yellow cheese slices
  • 1 slice of bread for each person
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven mitts

What You Do:

  1. Select or have your child select a word (or letter) to place on the sandwich.
  2. Place one slice of white cheese on the bread.
  3. Place the yellow cheese on the cutting board work surface and cut out letters with a sharp knife.
  4. Peel the letters out of the cheese. Spell the word by placing the letters on the white cheese that is on the bread.
  5. Place the slice of bread on the baking sheet.
  6. Turn the oven on broil. Place the baking sheet under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese melts. Watch carefully so the cheese does not burn. Wear oven mitts and remove the baking sheet from the oven.
  7. Place the cheese sandwich on a plate to serve.