Monte Cristo Sandwiches

OMG- this is just SOO good!  You have to make this.  Like right now!  This makes four sandwiches, but it’s really easy to cut this recipe in half.  This recipe is from my clean eating magazine. 

Ingredients:
1 lb turkey breast cutlets (or you could use chicken, or even lunch meat if you want to make it easier)
2 tsp olive oil, divided
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper
3 egg whites
2 T skim milk
dash of cayenne pepper
3 T dijon mustard
8 slices whole grain bread
1 cup spinach leaves
1 pear, thinly sliced
1 slices swiss cheese

Instructions:
In a small bowl, season turkey with 1 tsp oil, oregano, salt and pepper

Heat a nonstick pan over med-high heat.  Add turkey and sear until fully cooked throughout.  Set aside.

In shallow dish, whisk together egg whites and milk.  Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne.  Set aside.

Spread a little dijon on each slice of bread and place onto a flat workspace.(dijon side up).  Layer equal parts spinach, pear and turkey onto four slices of bread.  Top each stack with 1 slice cheese and another slice bread(dijon side down).

Heat remaining tsp oil in skillet.  Using spatula, carefully dip one side of a sandwich into egg mixture.  With your hand on the top of the sandwich and spatula underneath, carefully flip to immerse the other side in the egg, then gently transfer to hot pan.  Let cook, turning once, until golden brown and crisp.  Repeat with remaining sandwiches.  Serve immediately.  (I like to serve these with some oven fires- yum!)

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