Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Recipe Ingredients

4 tablespoons	60ml	Butter - softened
8		Atkins white or rye bread
4 teaspoons	20ml	Dijon mustard
8 oz	227g	Smoked ham slices
8 oz	227g	Swiss cheese slices
8 oz	227g	Roasted turkey breast slices
4		Eggs
1/3 cup	78ml	Cream - plus
3 tablespoons	45ml	Water
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt

Recipe Instructions

Spread 4 slices of bread with mustard. Divide ham, cheese, and turkey slices over bread. Top with remaining bread slices and press down to flatten slightly.

Mix eggs, cream mixture and salt in a shallow bowl. Melt butter on a griddle or in 2 skillets over medium heat. Dip each sandwich into batter, coating well.

Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Press down lightly with a spatula once or twice during cooking time to melt the cheese.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Carbohydrates: 21.5 grams

Net Carbs: 11.5 grams

Fiber: 10 grams

Protein: 53 grams

Fat: 46 grams

Calories: 740

Description:

"When served with a green salad, this filling sandwich makes a perfect light supper. Traditionally made with three slices of bread per sandwich, our carb controlled version uses only two."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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