Bon Appetit Spanish Ham And Cheese Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipe

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 25g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Bon Appetit Spanish Ham And Cheese Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 25g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 41%. At 941mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • Since this food is a sandwich or a wrap, it might come with a bun or similar bread item. Remove the sandwich bun to significantly reduce the amount of net carbs and calories. Eliminating breads from a meal can make it more keto-friendly. A single slice of bread contains at least 75 calories and 15g of carbohydrates; a single English muffin usually has 120 calories and 25g of carbohydrates; the average bagel has 350 calories and 50g of carbohydrates; a regular tortilla has 470 calories and 98g of carbohydrates.

Bon Appetit Spanish Ham And Cheese Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 169 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 488
Total Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 270mg
Sodium: 941mg
Total Carbohydrates: 26g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 11g
Protein: 23g
Calcium: 339mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 228mg Vitamin A: 289mcg
Vitamin C: 2mg Vitamin D: 2mcg

Ingredients

  • 8 1/2-inch-thick slices sourdough or country-style French bread (each about 5x3 inches)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 6 ounces Manchego cheese,* thinly sliced
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced Serrano ham or prosciutto
  • 4 tablespoons membrillo (quince paste) or quince preserves
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter

Instructions

Visit Bon Appetit's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)