The Decadent Monte Cristo Made Skinny
Ingredients
Ingredients for Sandwich:
- 4 slices Milton’s multi-grain bread or your favorite, see shopping tips
- 4 ounces thinly sliced turkey breast, see shopping tips
- 2 slices lean ham or turkey ham, thinly sliced, see shopping tips
- 4 teaspoons reduced-sugar blackberry, boysenberry, or your favorite preserves or jam (I love Trader Joe’s reduced sugar jams)
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon reduced-fat butter or reduced-fat spread such as Smart Balance Light
- 4 egg whites
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Ingredients for Topping:
- 4 teaspoons reduced-sugar blackberry, boysenberry or your favorite preserves or jam
- 4 teaspoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- To make the sandwich: Spread the outside of 4 slices bread with 1 teaspoon butter each. Flip bread over and spread each inside with 1 teaspoon of preserves or jam.
- Layer the turkey, ham, and cheese on the 2 slices of bread spread with preserves. Place remaining 2 slices on top to form sandwiches. The buttered sides should be on the outside.
- Using a shallow bowl, whip together egg whites, and vanilla.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, flip over and dip on another side (just like making French toast).
- In a non-stick pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Place dipped sandwiches in pan and grill over medium heat for approx 3 minutes on each side. Cook until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- To make topping: Spread the top of each sandwich with 1 teaspoon preserves and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Cut each in half and plate. You’ll need a fork and knife to eat this sandwich. Serve with a cup of fresh berries or sliced melon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 37gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 1245mgFiber: 7gSugar: 27gBlue Smart Points: 13Green Smart Points: 14Plus Points: 11