Recipe: Hot ham and cheese sandwiches with mushrooms

Dietitian's tip: These broiled, open-faced sandwiches are great options for a quick lunch or light dinner. Instead of ham, substitute thinly sliced roasted turkey or beef for a lower-sodium alternative.

SERVES 2

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 slices rye bread
4 ounces thinly sliced ham
2 slices red onion
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained and patted dry
2 ounces low-fat Swiss cheese, thinly sliced

Directions

Preheat the broiler. Position the rack 4 inches from the heat source. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and mustard.

Place the slices of bread on the prepared baking sheet. Spread half of the mayonnaise mixture on each slice. Top each with 2 ounces ham, 1 slice onion, 1/2 of the mushrooms and 1 ounce cheese. Broil the open-faced sandwiches until the cheese is melted and slightly browned, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)

Serving size: 1 open-faced sandwich
Calories	247	Cholesterol	37 mg
Protein	24 g	Sodium	1,553 mg
Carbohydrate	24 g	Fiber	3 g
Total fat	5 g	Potassium	469 mg
Saturated fat	2 g	Calcium	312 mg
Monounsaturated fat	2 g