Best 5 Spinach Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese Recipes

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In a symphony of flavors, our spinach, tomato, bacon grilled cheese sandwich emerges as a culinary masterpiece. This sandwich is a delightful combination of textures and tastes, featuring gooey melted cheese, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and tender spinach. It's an ideal meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it's sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. In addition to the classic spinach, tomato, and bacon grilled cheese, this article also presents three other tempting variations: the BLT grilled cheese, the avocado grilled cheese, and the mozzarella grilled cheese. Each variation offers a unique twist on the classic, ensuring that there's a grilled cheese sandwich to suit every taste.

**Recipes:**

1. **Spinach, Tomato, Bacon Grilled Cheese:**

- This recipe starts with buttered slices of bread, topped with layers of melty cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sliced tomatoes, and tender spinach. It's a classic combination that's sure to please everyone.

2. **BLT Grilled Cheese:**

- This variation adds the iconic BLT combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato to the classic grilled cheese. It's a hearty and satisfying sandwich that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

3. **Avocado Grilled Cheese:**

- This recipe combines creamy avocado with melted cheese for a rich and flavorful sandwich. It's perfect for those who love a unique and healthy twist on the classic grilled cheese.

4. **Mozzarella Grilled Cheese:**

- This recipe features gooey mozzarella cheese as the star ingredient. It's a simple yet delicious sandwich that's perfect for cheese lovers.

With its detailed instructions and mouthwatering photos, this article is the ultimate guide to making the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. Whether you're a fan of the classic spinach, tomato, and bacon grilled cheese or you're looking for something new and exciting, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BACON & TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE



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Tomato and bacon combined with melted cheese makes a simple grilled cheese deluxe.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Hot Sandwich     Lunch     Cheese     Tomato     Bacon     Grilled cheese     Sandwich     Sandwich and Wrap     Main Course     Pork     Meat, poultry, and seafood     Vegetable     Dairy     Sandwich and Wrap     Main Course

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices whole wheat or multi-grain bread
4 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter softened
8 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Deli American
8 thin slices tomato, patted dry
8 slices crisply cooked bacon
12 to 16 spinach leaves, * if desired

Steps:

  • Spread 1 side of each bread slice with 1/2 tablespoon butter.
  • Layer 1 slice cheese, 2 slices tomato, 2 slices bacon, 3 to 4 spinach leaves and 1 slice cheese onto each of 4 slices bread, buttered-side down. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered-side up.
  • Heat 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
  • Place 1 sandwich into skillet; cook, turning once, 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 80 milligrams, Sodium 1260 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 21 grams

TOMATO BACON GRILLED CHEESE



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A yummy meal that you and your kids will love! A simple golden brown grilled cheese sandwich with the twist of bacon and tomato. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by MISSY189

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 slices bacon
¼ cup butter, softened
8 slices white bread
8 slices American cheese
8 slices tomato

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Lay 4 slices of bread, butter side down, in the skillet. Top with a slice of cheese, 2 slices tomato, bacon, and another slice of cheese. Cover with a slice of bread, butter side out. Fry sandwiches until golden on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 104.1 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 1696.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

BACON SPINACH GRILLED CHEESE



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Turn an average grilled cheese into a gourmet meal with this Bacon Spinach Grilled Cheese! It's a comforting, crave-worthy sandwich that's made with 5 simple ingredients in less than 15 minutes.

Provided by Silvia Dunnirvine

Categories     Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 slices sourdough
12 slices havarti cheese
8 slices bacon
2 cups fresh spinach
2 tbsp unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Melt butter and brush on to both sides of each sourdough slice.
  • In a large skillet toast the bread, two slices at a time. Place two slices of cheese on top of one of the bread slices. Next add two slices of bacon, a handful of spinach, another cheese slice and top with a toasted sourdough. Press firmly down with a spatula and cook until cheese is melted and sourdough is golden brown.
  • Optional to add a fried egg on top!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 1420 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED CHEESE WITH SPINACH AND PANCETTA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 47m

Yield 8 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable oil cooking spray
6 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mild Cheddar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil, plus extra, as needed
2 packed cups coarsely chopped baby spinach
16 (1/3-inch-thick) slices country-style white bread

Steps:

  • Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Lay the pancetta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets and bake until crispy and brown, about 12 to 14 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cool for 5 minutes and crumble. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, combine the butter, cheeses, salt, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Blend until smooth, adding extra oil, as needed, until the mixture is spreadable. Add the spinach and pulse until just combined.
  • Preheat a panini maker. Spread the cheese mixture over 8 slices of bread. Top with the crumbled pancetta. Put the remaining bread slices on top. Grill the sandwiches, 2 at a time, until golden and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes, then cut each sandwich in half and arrange on a platter.

GRILLED CHEESE WITH SPINACH & TOMATO



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This is a wonderful sandwich!! I was making myself a grilled cheese sandwich about a week ago, and decided to get a little creative with it. It came out spectacular. This is a nice change from your average grilled cheese :-) AND DONT BE AFRAID TO TRY IT! Even if you dont like spinach, try the sandwich.. its great!!!

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 16m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 slice American cheese (or whatever kind you prefer)
2 slices tomatoes
6 spinach leaves, torn in half (more or less, you decide, I like a lot!!)
2 slices white bread (or whatever kind you prefer, if you use large slices you may need to add more ingredients)
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1 dash salt
1 dash garlic powder

Steps:

  • spray frying pan with cooking spray.
  • Turn stove on to medium heat, and add tomatoes to outside edges of pan, and add spinach to center.
  • Sprinkle salt and garlic over the vegetables.
  • Toss spinach frequently, and turn tomatoes over after a minute or so.
  • cook tomato just until it gets a little soft, but do not wait until it gets mushy.
  • Cook spinach until slightly wilted.
  • Take both out when they are done and set aside.
  • Wipe pan out with towel, and heat on medium.
  • Butter one piece of bread as you would for a regular grilled cheese sandwich.
  • Put bread in pan, and place cheese on top and then place spinach and tomato on top of the cheese.
  • Allow to heat.
  • Butter the other piece of bread, and fry sandwich until nicely browned on both sides.
  • Remove and Serve!

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect crispy grilled cheese sandwich, use a combination of butter and mayonnaise on the outside of the bread. The butter will help the sandwich brown evenly, while the mayonnaise will add a subtle tang and richness.
  • Use high-quality bread that is sturdy enough to hold up to the fillings. A good sourdough or hearty whole-wheat bread will work well.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. A classic cheddar is always a good choice, but you could also try Gruyère, mozzarella, or even a sharp cheddar.
  • Add some unexpected ingredients to your grilled cheese sandwich for a unique twist. Try adding slices of avocado, roasted red peppers, or even a fried egg.
  • Cook the grilled cheese sandwich over medium heat so that the cheese has time to melt and bubble without burning the bread.

Conclusion:

With its endless possibilities for customization, the grilled cheese sandwich is a versatile and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you prefer a classic combination of cheddar and tomato or something more adventurous like bacon and avocado, there's a grilled cheese sandwich out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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