A Lighter Croque Monsieur

Similar to a Monte Cristo, a croque monsieur is a French-style grilled ham and cheese sandwich that is dipped in egg batter and then cooked in a skillet. This version is more like stuffed French Toast than a sandwich. Keep the finished ones warm in a 200 degree oven while you're cooking the others. This recipe comes from The Best of Cooking Light.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Cut a slit in each bread slice to form a pocket. Spread 1 teaspoon honey mustard into each bread pocket. Divide ham and cheese evenly among bread pockets.
2. Combine milk and egg whites in a shallow bowl, stirring with a whisk. Dip sandwiches, 1 at a time, in milk mixture, turning to coat.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add 2 sandwiches and cook 3 minutes on each side or until sandwiches are golden brown. Repeat the procedure with the remaining sandwiches.