Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. coarse-grain mustard
  • 8 slices whole-wheat French bread, cut 1/2-inch thick
  • 3 oz. reduced-fat Gruyere cheese, sliced or shredded
  • 4 thin slices red onion, rings separated
  • 8 fresh basil leaves
  • 8 thin slices tomato
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 large egg whites

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450F.
  • Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Spread mustard over 4 bread slices.
  • Top each slice with cheese, 1 onion ring, 2 basil leaves, and 2 tomato slices.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with remaining bread slices.
  • Whisk together milk and egg whites in shallow dish.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Soak both sides of sandwiches in milk mixture until liquid is absorbed.
  • Transfer sandwiches to prepared baking sheet, and bake 10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.