Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe For Baby Led Weaning
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Can I Give My 6 Month Old Grilled Cheese?
Yes! My son loves cheese sandwiches, and so do I! I do like to always use wholemeal bread and/or seeded bread when making a sandwich for my son or for myself.
My son likes a cheese sandwich or even cheese on toast! But a grilled cheese sandwich is another level, in my opinion.
He really does find a grilled cheese so tasty, and with the wholemeal bread, makes for a nutritious lunch.
The grilled cheese is best eaten cooled from the pan, but it can be as part of a lunch box too, as it will still taste great! The fact that it is shaped like Mickey Mouse as well makes for a special sandwich.
I have decided to add in the olives and chargrilled red pepper as they are yummy. My son loves both of these and they are delicious and soft.
The pineapple, mint and lime combination is so refreshing and winning in flavour! I have used small Mickey Mouse cutters for the pineapple as well to compliment the Mickey Mouse theme, and makes the lunch fun!
How To Cut Grilled Cheese For Baby Led Weaning?
To make grilled cheese cheese toastie suitable for baby-led weaning (BLW), it is essential to cut it into appropriately sized pieces for your little one to handle easily.
Start by allowing the grilled cheese to cool down to a safe temperature for the baby to touch. Once cooled, carefully slice the grilled cheese into long, thin strips or small bite-sized pieces, depending on your baby's chewing abilities.
Avoid large chunks that may pose a choking hazard. By cutting the grilled cheese into manageable pieces, you can encourage self-feeding and exploration while ensuring a safe and enjoyable eating experience for your baby during BLW.
Ingredient information
Wholemeal bread - If I’m making a sandwich with a slice of bread, I like to use wholemeal bread because of the nutritional value.
Mature cheddar cheese - Hard Cheddar cheese is great for extra calcium, so important for growing children. You could add a layer of cream cheese too! All ok from 6 months old.
Unsalted butter - I use unsalted butter for flavour, as it’s so yummy as part of a grilled cheese.
Chargrilled red pepper - These are great as they are so soft, great for weaning and so much flavour.
Green olives - My son loves olives, so these could be left out for some cucumber or even some avocado if you prefer.
Pineapple - So tasty and so yummy! Delicious and sweet!
Mint leaves - Mint works so well with pineapple! Give it a go!
Serving suggestion
This can be served on its own perfectly. If you did want to serve this with anything else, some cooked shredded chicken pieces to add some extra protein.
Or you could serve some plain natural Greek style yogurt to go alongside the pineapple and mint. Delicious!
Other similar recipes: PB&J. Peanut and cheese twists or Tomato and mozzarella.
Storage instructions
The grilled cheese is best eaten straight away once cooled slightly, and warm. But it can absolutely be eaten cold at room temperature. It is still as tasty.
The fruit, red pepper and olives, can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days in the fridge.
The grilled cheese can be kept for up to 1 day in the fridge, if stored in an airtight container
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Frying pan - I love the non-stick surface of this particular frying pan and it’s suitable for all types of hob.
Airtight container - I love the non-stick surface of this particular frying pan and it’s suitable for all types of hob.
Recipe | Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe For Baby Led Weaning
Makes 1 little lunch
Mickey Mouse grilled cheese
2 slices of bread of choice, I use wholemeal
Mickey mouse cutter
2 small slices of mature cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
Mickey Mouse anti-pasti
1 chargrilled red pepper, cut using the mini Mickey mouse cutter
4 green olives, slices
Pineapple salsa
1 slice of pineapple, cut using the mini Mickey mouse cutter
2 mint leaves, sliced thinly
1/4 lime, squeezed
Instructions
For the grilled cheese, start by cutting out the bread with the Mickey Mouse cutter, place the cheese on one of the pieces, being careful not to over spill the slice with cheese.
Place the other piece of bread on top of the cheese, and butter the top of the piece of bread.
Pre heat a frying pan and melt the butter.
Place the buttered side of bread in the butter and cook for 3 minutes. Whilst the bread is frying butter the top of the piece of bread and flip over and cook for 3 minutes. Half way through on the second side, press down with a spatula to make sure the cheese is melted. once golden and the cheese is melted set aside to cool.
Take the sliced olives and red pepper and place inside the bento box.
Place the pineapple into a bowl and squeeze over the lime juice and mix, place inside the bento box, and sprinkle with the sliced mint.
Lastly place the Mickey Mouse grilled cheese into the bento box.
Hope you and your family enjoy!
Recipe notes
You could swap out the pineapple for fresh peach slices and yogurt if that would suit better for your little one. If you didn’t want to serve the olives and red pepper these could be swapped out for cooked carrot batons.
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