Grilled Cheese Toast with Guava Paste and Minas Cheese

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A sweet and savory Brazilian snack combining creamy Minas cheese and rich guava paste melted between crispy grilled bread slices. This Brazilian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, turns Minas cheese, sliced, guava paste, sliced, white sandwich bread slices into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Brazilian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Butter one side of each of the 6 slices of white sandwich bread using 3 tbsp unsalted butter evenly.
  2. Step 2: Place 3 slices buttered-side-down on a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Step 3: Layer each bread slice with 2 oz sliced Minas cheese and around 1.3 oz guava paste.
  4. Step 4: Top with the remaining 3 slices of bread, buttered side facing up.
  5. Step 5: Grill the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
  6. Step 6: Remove from skillet, slice diagonally, and serve warm as a sweet-savory snack or light meal.

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