Name: Spinach mornay melts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 60 gram light olive oil spread; 2 tablespoon plain flour; 1 cup low-fat milk; 195 gram reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 8 thick slices bread; 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard; 1/2 bunch (150g) english spinach, leaves trimmed

Spinach mornay melts

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

10M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

60 gram light olive oil spread

2 tablespoon plain flour

1 cup low-fat milk

195 gram reduced-fat cheddar cheese

8 thick slices bread

1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard

1/2 bunch (150g) english spinach, leaves trimmed

Method

1.Melt spread in a medium saucepan over moderate heat, Add flour: cook and stir for 1 minute or until combined. Gradually add milk, stirring until well combined. Cook and stir over low heat tor 2-3 minutes until mixture boils and thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Grate half the cheese; stir into sauce until combined. Remove from heat.

2.Preheat an oven-grill to high. Spread 4 slices of bread with mustard. Thinly slice remaining cheese and arrange on top, Top with spinach and remaining bread. Place on a baking tray, Cook under grill for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.

3.Turn sandwiches over, spread thickly with cheese sauce. Place under grill for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Serve.

You can use any low-fat cheese.
Note

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