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Recipe: Hot ham and cheese sandwiches with mushrooms

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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.

By Mayo Clinic staff
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
Calories247 Cholesterol37 mg
Protein24 g Sodium1,553 mg
Carbohydrate24 g Fiber3 g
Total fat5 g Potassium469 mg
Saturated fat2 g Calcium312 mg
Monounsaturated fat2 g   
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