HAM AND CARAMELIZED ONION GRILLED CHEESE

Ham and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese image

Provided by Angela Pietrantonio

Categories Pork

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, very thinly sliced
1/4 tsp sugar
pinch of salt
4 tsp spicy brown mustard
3 tsp horseradish
2 tsp honey
8 slice light whole-wheat bread
12 slice (about 6 ounces) light ham
4 slice (about 4 ounces) low-fat swiss cheese
4 c mixed greens

Steps:

1. Coat a medium-size nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add onion, sugar and salt to skillet; cover. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until lightly browned; remove from heat.
2. Stir together mustard, horseradish and honey; set aside.
3. Spread 4 slices of bread evenly with mustard mixture, then layer 3 slices ham over each piece of bread. Place about 2 tablespoons onions on top of the ham, then place 1 slice cheese on top of the onions. Place 4 remaining bread slices over cheese.
4. Spritz both sides of sandwich with nonstick cooking spray and cook in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese has melted, turning halfway through. Serve with mixed greens on the side, if desired. 7 points per sandwich