Croque Monsieur Sandwiches with Pears
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 550
- Total Fat
- 26
- Saturated Fat
- 11
- Carbohydrates
- 48
- Dietary Fiber
- 8
- Sugar
- 13
- Protein
- 32
- Cholesterol
- 151
- Sodium
- 1139
- Total: 16 min
- Prep: 8 min
- Cook: 8 min
Ingredients
Cooking spray
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
8 slices whole-wheat bread
4 teaspoons light mayonnaise
2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced (canned pears may also be used)
8 ounces leftover ham slices
4 ounces Swiss cheese (4 to 8 slices)
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup water
Directions
- Coat a large griddle or skillet with cooking spray and preheat to medium heat.
- Spread mustard on 4 slices of bread. Spread mayonnaise on remaining 4 slices of bread. Top mustard side of slices with pear slices, ham and cheese. Place second slice of bread (with the mayonnaise) over top, making a sandwich.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, salt, cinnamon, baking powder and water. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture and turn to coat both sides. Place sandwiches on hot griddle and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side, until egg is cooked and cheese melts.