The Full Monty Cristo (Lower Fat) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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If you've got a hankering for a Monte Cristo but don't want to be full-figured, here's your compromise. Go whole hog for this version which is packed with protein but lower in fat because it's not deep-fried. A tasty breakfast,lunch or even dinner. Ingredients:
2 eggs |
1/3 cup milk |
1 tablespoon brandy |
1 tablespoon honey |
1 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard |
4 slices bread (sourdough is delicious) |
non-fat cooking spray |
2 slices low-fat ham |
2 slices lean turkey breast |
2 slices reduced-fat swiss cheese |
2 tablespoons powdered sugar |
2 -3 tablespoons raspberry preserves |
Directions:
1. Stir the honey and mustard together in a small bowl.
2. Make two sandwiches: line up four slices of bread and spread 1/4 of the honey mustard on each slice; on two of the slices, place one piece each of ham, turkey and cheese (trim to fit on top of the bread and not hanging over), then top each meat-covered slice with one of the other slices of bread, honey-mustard side facing into the meat. (O.K., you know how to make a sandwich by instinct - it's easier to do than explain.).
3. Pour the milk in a large measuring cup and add the eggs and brandy; whisk together until the eggs are fully beaten.
4. Place the sandwiches in a rectangular casserole dish; pour the egg mixture over the top of the sandwiches,then flip over the sandwiches - moving them around the dish as necessary so the liquid gets absorbed on both sides.
5. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, and spray with non-fat cooking spray; cook sandwiches 3-4 minutes on each side or until egg mixture is cooked through and bread is turning golden brown; remove from skillet and turn off heat.
6. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally; dust with powdered sugar and serve with warm raspberry preserves.
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