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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons grainy mustard
- 2 big slices medium or sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 thin slices tart green apples
- 2 bacon slices, crisp cooked and drained
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 279g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 356 | |
| Calories from Fat 134 | 38% |
| Total Fat 15.05g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 7.16g | 29% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium 443mg | 18% |
| Potassium 319mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 48.62g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 20% |
| Sugars 23.76g | 16% |
| Protein 9.6g | 15% |
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