Tomato, Swiss, and Bacon Sandwiches

For a lower sodium option, choose reduced-sodium Canadian bacon and omit added salt. To decrease calories, prepare sandwiches with low-calorie whole-wheat bread.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 8  Canadian bacon slices
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 3  tablespoons  light mayonnaise
• 1/2  teaspoon  fresh dill
• 8  multigrain sandwich bread slices
• 1  large tomato, cut into 8 slices
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
• 4  (2/3-ounce) slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese
• 4  iceberg lettuce leaves

Preparation

Cook bacon in a skillet coated with vegetable cooking spray over medium heat 3 minutes per side or until browned. Drain on paper towels.

Combine mayonnaise and dill; spread mayonnaise evenly on 1 side of 4 bread slices. Top evenly with bacon slices and tomato slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top evenly with cheese and lettuce. Cover with remaining bread slices.

Note: Canadian bacon is similar to lean ham. It has less fat and cholesterol than bacon.

Per serving with low-calorie bread: Calories 291; Fat 13g; Carb 25g; Fiber 6.3g.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

330 (38% from fat)

Fat:

14g (sat 5g,mono 2.6g,poly 0.9g)

Protein:

23g

Carbohydrate:

29.3g

Fiber:

4.1g

Cholesterol:

46mg

Iron:

2.5mg

Sodium:

1316mg

Calcium:

228mg