MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH WITH SWEET MUSTARD SAUCE

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A great Cooking LIght version of a sandwich classic! Use the delicious low-fat version of Jarlesburg cheese, and pair with a mug of soup for a perfect cool weather supper.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup red currant jelly
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon water
2/3 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute, egg substitute
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices cooked turkey breast, 1 oz each
4 slices cooked ham, 1 oz each
4 slices 50% -less-fat jarlsberg cheese, 1 oz each
8 slices white bread
cooking spray
1 1/2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • To prepare sauce, combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring well with a whisk. Cook until jelly melts.
  • To prepare sandwiches, combine egg substitute, milk, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Place one slice each of the turkey, ham, and cheese on each of 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices. Dip both sides of each sandwich into the egg substitute mixture. Place sandwiches in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until sandwiches are golden. Sandwiches can also be cooked in a pannini press.
  • Sprinkle sandwiches with powdered sugar. Serve sandwiches with sauce.

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