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Hearty Onion-Veggie Sandwich

• From: National Onion Association

Ingredients

• 2 3 oz packages fat-free cream cheese

• 18 slices multi-grain bread

• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 cup sliced cucumbers, marinated in French dressing

• 12 crisp lettuce leaves

• 12 tomato slices

• 6 oz thinly sliced cheddar cheese

• 1 1/2 cups alfalfa sprouts (optional)

One bite of this veggie-filled, triple-decker sandwich will delight vegetarians and meat eaters alike.

Directions

• Spread cream cheese evenly over six slices of bread. Top with half of the onion slices and all the cucumbers.
• Stack with lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, and a second slice of bread. Lay cheddar over second bread slice, then add sprouts and remaining onions.
• Top with third slice of bread. Cut sandwiches in half and secure with toothpicks.