Ham and Cheese French Toast Sandwich
Contributed by: News Canada
(NC) - Great recipe for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This sandwich provides 3 out of 4 food groups from Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating. Just add juice or a fruit or vegetable and you have a 'perfect' meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. (25 mL) sweet mustard
- 8 slices whole-grain bread
- 4 slices ham
- 1 cup ( 250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) milk
- 1/4 tsp. (1 mL) salt
- 2 tbsp. (25 mL) butter
Directions:
Spread mustard over 4 slices of the bread. Top each with ham slice; sprinkle evenly with cheese.
Press remaining bread over top.
In pie plate, wisk together eggs, milk and salt. Add 1 of the sandwiches; let soak for 1 minute.
Using lifter or spatula, turn sandwich over; let soak for 1 minute. Repeat with remaining
sandwiches.
In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook sandwiches for about 3 minutes per side
or until golden and cheese is melted.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings
Nutritional Information: Per serving: About 428 cal., 22g pro, 23g total fat (12g sat. fat), 35g carb, 6g fibre, 172 mg chol, 1095 mg sodium, % RDI: 27% calcium, 19% iron, 20% vit A, 19% folate.
