Note: If you try this recipe, get a grownup's help because it requires using the stove. 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 Equipment and supplies: Small skillet 1 butter knife 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 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 Take a Look at Cooking Do you like to eat? If so, you might like to learn to cook. Find out how in this article for kids. Read More How to Read a Recipe Recipes explain how to cook different foods. Once you know how to follow a recipe, you can get cooking! 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 Being Safe in the Kitchen Cooking and baking are lots of fun - as long as you stay safe. Read this article for safety tips before you head into the kitchen. 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 Club Wrap This recipe is especially for kids 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.