Fancy A Ham and Cheese

1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise

8 (1-ounce) slices Italian bread

6 ounces thinly sliced ham

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup egg substitute

1/4 cup fat-free milk

Cooking spray

Combine mustard and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Spread 3/4 teaspoon mustard mixture over each of 4 bread slices; layer each slice with 1 1/2 ounces ham and 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle evenly with pepper. Spread 3/4 teaspoon mayonnaise mixture over each remaining bread slice; place, mustard side down, on top of sandwiches. Combine egg substitute and fat-free milk in a shallow dish. Dip both sides of each sandwich into the egg mixture. Heat a large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sandwiches to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cheese melts.

Elizabeth Karmel, Cooking Light
JANUARY 2010