Goldfish Checkerboard Sandwiches
Turn snack time into a playful culinary adventure with Goldfish Checkerboard Sandwiches! This no-cook recipe combines the soft texture of white and whole wheat bread with creamy butter or cream cheese and layers of cheddar cheese for a wholesome base. The standout feature? A visually striking checkerboard pattern made by alternating squares of white and whole wheat bread, topped with crunchy Goldfish crackers for a touch of whimsy and added texture. Perfect for lunchboxes, picnics, or after-school snacks, these sandwiches are as fun to make as they are to eat. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re a delightful way to bring creativity and flavor to your mealtime routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices White bread
- 4 slices Whole wheat bread
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices
- 1 cup Goldfish crackers
- 3 tablespoons Butter or cream cheese
Instructions
Lay out the white and whole wheat bread slices on a clean cutting board.
Using a sharp knife, trim the crusts off each slice of bread to create clean edges.
Spread a thin layer of butter or cream cheese onto 2 slices of white bread and 2 slices of whole wheat bread. These will act as the 'adhesive' layers in the sandwich.
Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each of these adhesive bread slices.
To create the checkerboard, cut the remaining bread slices (2 white and 2 whole wheat) into squares approximately 1 inch in size. You will need 16 squares to complete a sandwich top (8 alternating squares per side).
On one sandwich, alternate the white and whole wheat bread squares by sticking them down into the adhesive cheese layer, creating a checkerboard effect.
Repeat this process on the other sandwiches.
For a decorative touch, press Goldfish crackers lightly onto the tops of the checkerboard sandwich tops.
Assemble the bottom layer of each sandwich using a second traditional slice of white or whole wheat bread layered with adhesive butter/cream cheese and cheddar cheese to secure both halves.
Slice each sandwich diagonally into triangles or keep them whole, as desired.
Serve immediately or pack them carefully in lunchboxes for a fun and tasty treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.9 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.9 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 194 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 2618 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.3 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 60.1 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1342 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 552 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
