A Lighter Croque Monsieur

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 8

A lighter version of the classic Croque Monsieur sandwich, perfect for a light lunch or snack

by The Chefin Sandwich

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

310

Sugar

Fat

The Croque Monsieur is a classic French sandwich made with ham and melted cheese. This recipe is a lighter version of the classic sandwich, perfect for those who want to indulge in the taste of the Croque Monsieur without the guilt. Instead of using regular ham and cheese, this recipe uses reduced-fat ham and lowfat Swiss cheese, making it a healthier option. The sandwich is dipped in an egg white mixture and cooked in a skillet until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown. It's perfect for a light lunch or snack, and can be served with a side salad or soup to make it a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes.
3.	Spread 1 teaspoon of honey mustard on each slice of bread.
4.	Add equal amounts of ham to two of the slices of bread.
5.	Top the ham with the slices of Swiss cheese.
6.	Cover the sandwiches with the remaining two slices of bread, honey mustard side down.
7.	Whisk together the nonfat milk and egg whites until well combined.
8.	Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
9.	Dip each sandwich into the egg white mixture, coating both sides evenly.
10.	Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side, until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.

PROS

This Croque Monsieur recipe is a lighter version of the classic sandwich, making it a healthier option.

It’s perfect for a light lunch or snack.

CONS

This recipe uses reduced-fat ham and lowfat Swiss cheese, which may be lacking in flavor compared to their full-fat counterparts.

This sandwich is still relatively high in sodium due to the deli ham.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a healthier version of the classic Croque Monsieur sandwich, which is usually high in fat and calories.
The reduced-fat ham and lowfat Swiss cheese in this recipe are lower in calories and fat than their full-fat counterparts.
This sandwich is also a good source of protein and calcium.

	4 slices French bread
	4 teaspoons honey mustard
	6 ounces deli reduced-fat ham , thinly sliced
	4 slices lowfat swiss cheese
	1/2 cup nonfat milk
	3 large egg whites
	cooking spray