A Lighter Croque Monsieur

Name: A Lighter Croque Monsieur
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices French bread (1 1/2 ounce slices); 4 teaspoons honey mustard; 6 ounces deli reduced-fat ham, thinly sliced; 4 slices lowfat swiss cheese (1 ounce slices); 1/2 cup nonfat milk; 3 large egg whites; cooking spray

Submitted by cookinrooky

"Similar to a Monte Cristo, a croque monsieur is a French-style grilled ham and cheese sandwich that is dipped in egg batter and then cooked in a skillet. This version is more like stuffed French Toast than a sandwich. Keep the finished ones warm in a 200 degree oven while you're cooking the others. This recipe comes from The Best of Cooking Light."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 slices French bread (1 1/2 ounce slices)
4 teaspoons honey mustard
6 ounces deli reduced-fat ham, thinly sliced
4 slices lowfat swiss cheese (1 ounce slices)
¹⁄₂ cup nonfat milk
3 large egg whites
cooking spray

directions

Cut a slit in each bread slice to form a pocket. Spread 1 teaspoon honey mustard into each bread pocket. Divide ham and cheese evenly among bread pockets.
Combine milk and egg whites in a shallow bowl, stirring with a whisk. Dip sandwiches, 1 at a time, in milk mixture, turning to coat.
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add 2 sandwiches and cook 3 minutes on each side or until sandwiches are golden brown. Repeat the procedure with the remaining sandwiches.