Prep time: 15 minutes What you need: 2 slices of whole-grain bread 1/2 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon of mustard 1 slice of Swiss cheese 1/2 pear, sliced What to do: Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. These sides will be on the outside of your sandwich. Spread the other sides with mustard. They will be on the inside. Place one slice of bread, butter side down, on the cool skillet. Add the Swiss cheese. Add the sliced pears on top of the cheese. Top with the other bread slice, mustard-side down. Heat the skillet on low to medium heat. Cook, flipping once, until the edges are golden and the cheese is melted. Nutritional analysis (per serving): 370 calories 15g protein 13g fat 7g sat. fat 50g carbohydrate 6g fiber 35mg cholesterol 560mg sodium 13g sugars Serves: 1 Serving size: 1 sandwich Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used. Back to Articles Related Articles Diabetes Center Our Diabetes Center provides information and advice for teens about treating and living with diabetes. Read More Diabetes Center Does your child have type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Learn how to manage the disease and keep your child healthy. Read More Carbohydrates and Diabetes If you have diabetes, you might think you shouldn't eat carbohydrates (carbs) at all. But all kids, including kids with diabetes, can and should eat carbs as part of a healthy diet. Read More Carbohydrates and Diabetes Meal plans can help kids with diabetes balance carbs with medications and exercise to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Read More Eating Out When You Have Diabetes Dining out is probably a part of your social scene. If you have diabetes, you can pretty much eat the same foods as your friends and family. You just have to keep track of what you eat and enjoy certain foods in moderation. Read More Eating Out When You Have Diabetes Everybody loves to eat out. Can kids with diabetes go out to restaurants? Read More Eating Out When Your Child Has Diabetes Dining out should be fun for you and your child with diabetes. The key is to find out the nutritional value of food options and keep portions healthy. Read More About Recipes for Kids With Diabetes Just like everyone else, kids who have diabetes need to eat a variety of healthy foods. Give these nutritious recipes a try! Read More Diabetes Center Diabetes means a problem with insulin, an important hormone in the body. Find out how children with diabetes can stay healthy and do the normal stuff kids like to do. Read More About Recipes for Kids With Diabetes These recipes were created for kids with diabetes, but can be enjoyed by anyone looking for nutritious meals and snacks. Read More About Recipes for Teens With Diabetes A diabetes educator and dietitian chose these recipes, but they're not just for people with diabetes. Almost anyone looking for nutritious meals and snacks can enjoy them. Read More Carbohydrates and Diabetes If you have diabetes, your doctor may have recommended keeping track of how many carbohydrates (carbs) you eat. But what exactly are carbs and how do they affect your blood sugar? Read More Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich This recipe is especially for teens with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet. Read More Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich Ever had fresh pear and cheese together? Try it in this grilled cheese recipe. Read More Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. © 1995-2021 KidsHealth®. All rights reserved. Images provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com.