GROWN-UP GRILLED CHEESE

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A new take on a familiar favorite pairs grilled cheese with a BLT for a luscious veggie-packed sandwich that feels like an indulgence. Serve with zesty dill pickle spears. If you have extra room in your budget, pair with a sweet-tart hard cider.

Provided by LeslieNY3912

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 1 Sandwich, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
1 cup vertically sliced red onion
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp white cheddar cheese
8 slices bread
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
6 slices cooked center cut bacon

Steps:

  • Step 1.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 1 cup onion and garlic; cook for 10 minutes or until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 2.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over each of 4 bread slices. Top each slice with 1/2 cup spinach, 2 tomato slices, 2 tablespoons onion mixture, and 1 1/2 bacon slices. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese; top with the remaining 4 bread slices.
  • Step 3.
  • Heat skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Place sandwiches in pan, and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.6, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 544.5, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 13.2

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