Grilled Cheese Italiano - 26g Carbs, 4g Fiber, 8g Sugar
{If you are on a low sodium diet, this may not be a good choice for
you. Suggestions: omit the salt, use low salt ham and unsalted
butter. Take care, Gloria}
From: www.bettycrocker.com
Looking for a classic dinner made with ham? Then check out this
delicious grilled sandwich - perfect if you love Italian cuisine.
Prep Time: 20 Min
Total Time: 20 Min
Makes: 4 sandwiches
3 Tbsp butter, softened
8 slices whole-grain bread
8 oz fontina or Swiss cheese, shredded (2 cups)
8 thin slices prosciutto or ham
24 fresh basil leaves
8 slices (1/4 inch) ripe tomatoes (about 2 medium)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Heat griddle or 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Layer unbuttered side of
4 of the bread slices with 1/4 cup of the cheese, 2 slices of the prosciutto,
6 of the basil leaves and 2 of the tomato slices. Sprinkle with salt and
pepper. Top each with 1/4 cup of the remaining cheese and remaining bread
slice, buttered side up.
In hot skillet, heat sandwiches 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is slightly
melted and bread is browned. Turn sandwiches over; heat 3 to 5 minutes
longer or until cheese is melted and sandwich is golden brown.
Tips - -
Fontina is a semi-soft Italian cheese that can be difficult to slice
or shred. To make this task easier, place the cheese in the freezer
for 20 minutes to firm up before shredding or slicing.
When buying prosciutto, make sure it's sliced ultra thin and layered
between pieces of paper so that it doesn't shred to pieces when you
try to pull the slices apart.
Makes: 4 sandwiches
Serving: 1 Sandwich
Nutrition per Serving:
490 Calories, 280 Calories from Fat, 31g Total Fat, 18g Saturated Fat,
1g Trans Fat, 100mg Cholesterol, 1110mg Sodium, 26g Total Carbs,
4g Dietary Fiber, 8g Sugars, 26 Protein
Percent Daily Value*:
Vitamin A 25%
Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 40%
Iron 10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch, 1/2 Other Carbs, 1/2 Vegetable, 3 High-Fat Meat, 1 1/2 Fat
Carbohydrate Choices: 2
