Toasted Chipotle & Cheese Sandwiches

You will find the Chipotle chiles create an interesting taste sensation in this cheese sandwich.

Makes 4 sandwiches
Prep Time: 15 min.

Ingredients:

• 6 - Tablespoons fat free mayonnaise
• 1 - teaspoon finely chopped Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce*
• 1/2 - teaspoon lime juice
• 8 - slices whole wheat bread, toasted
• 4 - lettuce leaves
• 8 - tomato slices
• 4 - (1-ounce) slices Low Fat Deli American Cheese
• 4 - green bell pepper rings
• 8 - red onion rings

Directions:

1. Combine mayonnaise, chiles and lime juice in small bowl with wire whisk.
2. To assemble sandwiches, spread about 2 teaspoons mayonnaise mixture onto each toast slice.
3. For each sandwich, layer 1 slice toast, spread-side up with 1 lettuce leaf, 2 slices tomato, 1 slice cheese, 1 bell pepper ring, 2 red onion rings and 1 slice toast, spread-side down.
4. Cut each sandwich into quarters.
5. Serve immediately.

*Substitute

• 1 re-hydrated, chopped, dried Chipotle chile. To re-hydrate, place chile in small bowl; cover with boiling water.
• Let stand 10 minutes or until softened. Drain. Remove seeds; chop chile.

Alan’s Kitchen Tip
Chipotle chiles are dried smoked jalapeño chile peppers that are hot, smoky and infuse tremendous flavor to recipes.

Nutrition Facts (1 sandwich):
Calories: 300, Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 890mg, Carbohydrates: 38g
Dietary Fiber: 6g, Protein: 15g