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Lily's Toaster Grill Grilled American Cheese Sandwich
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Lily's Toaster Grill Grilled American Cheese Sandwich

Lily's Toaster Grills
6.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
370
Calories
9g
Protein
4g
Sugars
890mg
Sodium
85
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lily's Toaster Grill Grilled American Cheese Sandwich is a ready-to-heat frozen comfort food aimed at busy households and nostalgic snackers. You'd typically find it in the frozen foods aisle, shelved alongside microwaveable sandwiches, frozen entrées, and kid-friendly dinner options; nearby are frozen nuggets, mac-and-cheese, and other quick-heat meals. The product reads like an instant classic—packaging often shows a golden, buttered crust and gooey American cheese to evoke childhood lunches. Shoppers reach for it on back-to-school runs, low-effort weeknight dinners, or when stocking up for movie nights and casual gatherings. Brand positioning leans into convenience and familiar American comfort: Lily's appears family-focused, marketing to parents seeking quick, crowd-pleasing meals and to adults chasing an indulgent, simple treat. Label copy likely emphasizes real cheese and quick prep time; there are few if any organic certifications, and the ingredient panel reveals preservatives and emulsifiers rather than a “natural” or whole-food formulation. In plain language, this is a highly processed frozen sandwich—engineered for shelf stability, consistent texture, and rapid reheating. Sensory notes: the exterior crisps to a buttery, breadcrumbed crust while the interior yields an elastic, tangy-sweet American cheese melt; the texture contrast is central to the appeal. Packaging is single-serve plastic/board retail format with heating instructions for toaster or oven; the ritual is quick—pop from freezer to heat, pair with tomato soup or chips, and eat straight from the plate or wrapper. It sits culturally as an accessible, slightly indulgent convenience food, balancing nostalgia with modern processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 2
Calories370
% Daily Value*
Total Fat22g28%
Saturated Fat13g65%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium890mg39%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars3g6%
Protein9g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

White, Bread, (Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Reduced, Iron,, Niacin,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Water,, Sugar,, Yeast,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Calcium, Propionate, (Preservative),, Monoglycerides,, DATEM,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Citric, Acid,, Grain, Vinegar,, Wheat, Gluten,, Potassium, Iodate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Pasteurized, Process, American, Cheese, (Cultured, Milk, and, Skim, Milk,, Cream,, Water,, Sodium, Citrate,, Salt,, Cheese, Culture,, Sorbic, Acid, (Preservative),, Citric, Acid,, Enzymes,, Soy, Lecithin,, Color, Added),, Butter, (Pasteurized, Cream,, Salt),, Bread, Crumbs, (Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Salt,, Yeast),, Maltodextrin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains processed cheese with emulsifiers and preservatives, enriched and bleached flours, maltodextrin, and other industrial additives; it's a ready-to-heat, industrially formulated product consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Lily's Toaster Grill Grilled American Cheese Sandwich

The Grilled American Cheese Sandwich has a decent balance of fats and carbs, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your dietary goals. At 370 calories per serving, it’s a comforting snack rather than a health food. If you’re looking for a quick indulgence, it fits the bill, but it’s not exactly a superfood.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenient
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