Heart-Healthy Cheese and Ham Toast
Indulge in the comfort of a classic sandwich with a healthy twist by trying our Heart-Healthy Cheese and Ham Toast. This wholesome recipe features fiber-packed whole grain bread, creamy reduced-fat cheddar cheese, and flavorful low-sodium lean ham, all paired with nutrient-rich fresh spinach and juicy slices of tomato. A hint of Dijon mustard and olive oil spread adds zesty richness, while black pepper ties everything together. Perfect for a quick and balanced lunch, this toast is broiled to golden perfection in just minutes, making it both delicious and heart-friendly. Whether you're seeking a satisfying meal or a health-conscious choice, this recipe delivers the best of both worlds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole grain bread
- 1 ounce Reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 2 slices Low-sodium lean ham
- 1 medium Tomato
- 0.5 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil spread
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your toaster oven to broil.
Spread olive oil spread evenly on one side of each slice of whole grain bread.
Place the bread slices onto a baking sheet, oil side down.
Spread Dijon mustard evenly on the upward-facing side of each bread slice.
Slice the medium tomato into thin slices.
Layer the spinach leaves evenly on one of the slices.
Place the low-sodium lean ham on top of the spinach leaves.
Add tomato slices over the ham.
Sprinkle the reduced-fat cheddar cheese over the tomato slices.
Season with ground black pepper.
Top with the second slice of bread, mustard side down, forming a sandwich.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven or toaster oven and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted to golden brown.
Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and then cut the toast in half diagonally.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy cheese and ham toast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1943 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 583 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
