The Days of Comfort Food are BACK!..and on a Monday even!

I, just like anyone, have foods that I am fond of. Things that bring back memories of growing up, my mother's cooking and life at a simpler time. Unfortunately the best things about these foods are the same things that are bad about these foods. The comfort is wonderful... the uncomfortable tightness of our jeans that most often accompanies these wonderful foods is, of course, the bad thing. NO MORE! Check out the treat of the week! Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich!

Do you see that?? Two different layers of different kinds of cheese AND ham. Can you say YUMM-O??

Here is what you need:
(adapted from Now Eat This! Diet by Rocco Dispirito-my recipe is different AND a healthier, less caloric way to go...)

• 2 slices Ezekiel 4:9 bread
• 1 slice reduced fat sharp cheese (NO MORE THAN 3g SATURATED FAT)
• 2 sliced ham (your choice-look for lower sodium, no fat, around 30 calories a slice kind)
• SPRINKLE of  mozzarella cheese
• Dijon Mustard

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. on one slice of bread sprinkle the mozzarella cheese (1-2 tbsp)
3. top with ham slices
4. top ham with cheese slice
5. on remaining slice of bread spread your dijon mustard
6. top the cheese slice with the dijon mustard bread, mustard down (I'm pretty sure you got this...)
7. Warm up a skillet (remember the electric skillet I suggested a few posts ago...) and spray with olive oil cooking spray.
8. Lightly spray both sides of bread with olive oil cooking spray-just do it, don't make face.
9. cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned
10. transfer to a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 5 minutes until heated through.
11. Eat and be transported back to the wonderful and simple life!

Nutrition Stats:
Calories:300
Carbs: 34g
Fat: 9 grams (3.5g saturated)
Protein: 25g
Fiber: 6g