Thursday, April 7, 2011

Very low in calories but be careful of total daily sodium intake!

Fancy Grilled Ham & Cheese(recipe from the Hungry Girl website)
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 211 calories, 7g fat, 1,126mg sodium, 23.5g carbs, 5g fiber, 4g sugars, 13.5g protein -- PointsPlus™ value 5*





Ingredients:
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
1/2 tbsp. Hellmann's/Best Foods Dijonnaise (or another mild creamy Dijon mustard)
2 slices light bread
2 tsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown), room temperature
1 1/2 oz. sliced 97 - 98% fat-free ham (about 3 slices)
2 tbsp. chopped roasted red peppers

Directions:
In a small bowl, combine cheese wedge with Dijonnaise and mix until smooth. Set aside.

Lay bread slices flat and spread the upward-facing sides with butter. Flip slices over, and spread these sides with cheese mixture.

Evenly top one cheese-covered slice with ham and roasted red peppers. Place the other bread slice on top, buttered side up. Set aside.

Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Gently place sandwich in the skillet and cook until lightly browned on the outside and hot on the inside, about 2 minutes per side, flipping carefully with a spatula.

Serve and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING

Please remember:
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting sodium to less than 2,300 mg a day — or 1,500 mg if you're age 51 or older, or if you are black, or if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease.

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