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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 slices of good brown or rye bread
- 1 cup (or more!) grated mature Cheddar
- 3-4 Tbsp tangy mayonnaise (use Crosse & Blackwell if you are in South Africa)
- 1 spring onion (green and white parts), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup diced salami
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 132g | |
| Calories 313 | |
| Calories from Fat 237 | 76% |
| Total Fat 26.29g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 11.68g | 47% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium 1351mg | 56% |
| Potassium 262mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 3.3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 2.11g | 1% |
| Protein 15.17g | 24% |
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