Spanish · Lunch
Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich (Low-Calorie)
Grilled sandwich layering lean cooked ham and reduced-fat cheese between whole-wheat bread, brushed lightly with olive oil and toasted until the cheese melts and the crust crisps. A lighter take on the classic Spanish bocadillo de jamón y queso.
$3
5 minsPrep
8 minsCook
13 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
378Calories
31.9gProtein
13.2gFat
33.9gCarbs
5.8gSugar
4.7gFiber
1874mgSodium
65mgChol
5.3gSat Fat
410mgPotassium
229mgCalcium
2.1mgIron
1.1mcgVitamin B12
0.6mgVitamin C
low-calorie
low-cholesterol
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Spread Dijon mustard thinly on one inner face of each bread slice. Layer ham and cheese between them, mustard sides facing in.
2
Grill
Brush both sandwich sides lightly with olive oil. Grill in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until bread is deep golden and cheese melts.
3
Plate
Season with black pepper. Rest 1 minute, then cut diagonally and serve immediately while cheese is warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 4 slices120g whole-wheat bread
- 13 oz371g lean cooked ham
- 1.8 oz50g reduced-fat Emmental cheese
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp2 tsp Dijon mustard
- a pinch of black pepper
