Grilled cheese lovers, rejoice! This garlicky sandwich from Cooking Light combines cheese, bacon and greens for a very satisfying 300-calorie sandwich that’s perfect for lunch and even dinner.
Garlicky Bacon & Spinach Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 4 cups (120g) baby spinach leaves
- 4 cups (120 g) baby arugula leaves
- 4 center-cut bacon slices, halved
- 8 (1-ounce/28g) rustic Italian bread slices
- 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup or 56g) part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup or 56g) fontina cheese, shredded
Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add garlic to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add spinach and arugula; stir until wilted. Remove spinach mixture from pan. Return pan to medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook until crisp. Remove bacon.
Top 4 bread slices evenly with cheeses, bacon pieces, spinach mixture, and the remaining 4 bread slices.
Heat pan over medium heat. Add sandwiches to drippings in pan; weigh down with a plate. Cook 2 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 4Â |Â Â Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Per serving:Â Calories: 293; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 33mg; Sodium: 666mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 16g
Nutrition Bonus:Â Potassium: 237mg; Iron: 16%; Vitamin A: 68%; Vitamin C: 15%; Calcium: 24%Â
