Tasty Tuesday: Monte Cristo Flatout Sandwich

Sweet readers and eaters,

A few “Tasty Tuesday’ posts ago, I shared a recipe for a Monte Cristo casserole to make for the perfect brunch.  With Easter approaching, I wanted to remind you of that recipe for your family get-together breakfast.  And to share another version of that dish, the Monte Cristo Flatout sandwich.  Equally delicious, also perfect for the upcoming Easter Sunday morning brunch, easy-to-make and Weight Watcher friendly.

Have a look-see.

Let’s Get Cooking:  Monte Cristo Flatout Sandwich

Love that I almost always have the ingredients on hand for this recipe.  Pair it with hash browns or fried potatoes (less WW friendly) and fresh fruit or a green salad and you have a satisfying meal for anytime of the day.  Read a little bit about the history behind the Monte Cristo on my earlier post, here.

Then grab your apron and meet me out in the kitchen.

The Ingredients

• 2 Flatout fold it breads
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white (the second time I made these, I skipped the whole egg and used 2 egg whites)
• 1 Tablespoon skim milk
• Dash of salt and pepper
• Pinch of paprika
• 1 Tablespoon fat-free or light ranch dressing
• 4 ounces deli ham
• 4 Tablespoons shredded Asiago cheese

The Directions

Makes 2 sandwiches.

• In a bowl (big enough to dip your folded Flatout) whisk together egg, egg white, milk, salt and pepper and pinch of paprika (used a large Tupperware container rather than a bowl and 2 egg whites, the second time I made these).
• Spray a medium size frying pan with some non-stick spray.
• Set burner to a medium heat.
• Lay out the pieces of fold it bread and spread ½ tablespoon of ranch dressing over each.

• Place 2 ounces of deli ham on each Flatout.
• Top with 2 tablespoons of shredded Asiago cheese (I was too lazy to shred!)

• Fold sandwich over and dip thoroughly in egg mixture.

• Cook in pan, turning over after 5 minutes, and taking care that the edges are well browned.

• Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.
• Serve immediately.

• We ate our sandwiches with just a drizzle of lite syrup.

I made one of these sammies for lunch the other day.  It was filling and satisfying.  Before powdered sugar and syrup, the Monte Cristo Flatout sandwich is 5 Freestyle Weight Watchers points.  If you throw in some fresh fruit and a salad you can keep the meal easily below 10 points, even with a little sugar and syrup!

Your Turn

Has anyone tried my Monte Cristo casserole recipe yet?  Or, maybe you have one of your own?  If so, would love to hear about it.  I have pinned this original recipe from Kate at Drizzle Me Skinny on my Pinterest “21 Day Fix/Weight Watchers Recipes” board, here.  You are cordially invited to follow me on Pinterest, while you are there.

What Easter plans do you have aside from a visit by that jolly, giant bunny loaded down with chocolate?  I will be visiting my sister, Valerie, in Houston before heading to Dallas for the Texas Library Association annual conference.  Hope the bunny can find me there!

Hugs and kisses,