Low Fat Croque Monsieur
Indulge in a guilt-free twist on a French classic with this **Low Fat Croque Monsieur** recipe! Combining the rich, toasty flavors of the traditional sandwich with lighter ingredients, this dish offers a healthier alternative without sacrificing taste. Layers of whole grain bread, low-fat Swiss cheese, and deli-style low-fat ham are elevated by a creamy, homemade béchamel sauce, delicately seasoned with nutmeg and black pepper. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes to bake, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight treat or a cozy weekend brunch. Served golden brown to perfection, it’s a wholesome, satisfying comfort food that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Try this lighter version of the iconic French favorite today! **Keywords:** low fat croque monsieur, healthy French recipes, baked sandwiches, guilt-free comfort food, easy dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole grain bread slices
- 4 slices low-fat Swiss cheese
- 4 slices low-fat cooked ham
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon low-fat butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the low-fat butter and whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for about 1 minute while whisking constantly.
Slowly add the low-fat milk to the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps, and cook until the mixture thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Season the béchamel sauce with salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Set aside.
Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of bread.
On two of the slices, place a slice of low-fat Swiss cheese, then layer with two slices of low-fat cooked ham.
Top the ham with another slice of Swiss cheese and cover with the remaining bread slices, mustard-side down.
Transfer the sandwiches to the prepared baking sheet and spread half of the béchamel sauce evenly over the top of each sandwich.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until the top begins to brown and the cheese melts.
Switch the oven to broil and continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes to achieve a golden brown crust.
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 105 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 3554 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 79.9 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 1239 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 654 mg | 14% | |
*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.
