Chicago-Style
Prepare as directed, except use poppy seed buns. Top with yellow mustard, chopped white onion, sweet pickle relish, sliced pickled jalapeño peppers, and sliced tomato. Sprinkle with celery salt. Nutrition analysis per serving: 279 calories, 10 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate, 14 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 4% Vitamin A, 12% Vitamin C, 917 mg sodium, 9% calcium, 13% ironExchanges: 1.5 starch, .5 vegetable, .5 high-fat meat, 1.5 fatCarb Choice: 2
Hawaiian
Prepare as directed, except top with chopped fresh pineapple, sliced onion, and chopped green sweet pepper. Drizzle with teriyaki sauce. Nutrition analysis per serving: 287 calories, 10 g protein, 29 g carbohydrate, 14 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 8 g total sugar, 1% Vitamin A, 30% Vitamin C, 1142 mg sodium, 9% calcium, 13% ironExchanges: 1.5 starch, .5 other carb., .5 high-fat meat, 1.5 fatCarb Choice: 2
Reuben
Prepare as directed, except top with sauerkraut, dill pickle relish, and shredded Swiss cheese. Drizzle with bottled Thousand Island salad dressing. Nutrition analysis per serving: 357 calories, 12 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate, 22 g total fat (8 g sat. fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 6 g total fat, 2% Vitamin A, 8% Vitamin C, 1271 mg sodium, 16% calcium, 15% ironExchanges: 1.5 starch, .5 other carb., .5 high-fat meat, 1.5 fatCarb Choice: 2
Chili
Prepare as directed, except top with heated chili, shredded cheddar cheese, corn chips, and sour cream dip.Nutrition analysis per serving: 452 calories, 18 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate, 27 g total fat (12 g sat. fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 5 g total sugar, 19% Vitamin A, 1% Vitamin C, 1230 mg sodium, 25% calcium, 16% ironExchanges: 2.5 starch, 1.5 high-fat meat, 2.5 fatCarb Choice: 2
Mac and Cheese
Prepare as directed, except top with heated macaroni and cheese and crushed potato chips. Nutrition analysis per serving: 376 calories, 13 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate, 19 g total fat (6 g sat. fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 1% Vitamin A, 3% Vitamin C, 933 mg sodium, 12% calcium, 15% ironExchanges: 2.5 starch, .5 high-fat meat, 2.5 fatCarb Choice: 2.5
Sonoran
Prepare as directed, except top with heated pinto beans, chopped onion, chopped tomato, barbecue sauce, and sliced fresh jalapeño chile peppers. Nutrition analysis per serving: 287 calories, 10 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate, 14 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 4 g total fat, 7% Vitamin A, 11% Vitamin C, 735 mg sodium, 9% calcium, 12% ironExchanges: 2 starch, .5 high-fat meat, 1.5 fatCarb Choice: 2
Californian
Prepare as directed, except top with mixed spring greens, chopped avocado, chopped tomato, and chopped hard-cooked eggs. Drizzle with bottled ranch salad dressing. Nutrition analysis per serving, 333 calories, 12 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate, 20 g total fat (6 g sat. fat), 58 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 110% Vitamin A, 17% VitaminC, 765 mg sodium, 11% calcium, 16% ironExchanges: 1.5 starch, .5 vegetable, 1 high-fat meat, 2 fatCarb Choice; 2