Grown-Up Grilled Cheese

Submitted by LeslieNY3912

"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."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 Sandwich
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. Step 1.
2. 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.
3. Step 2.
4. 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.
5. Step 3.
6. 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.