Bacon-Pear Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Spinach with Red Onion and Pepitas
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Ingredients
- 12 slices center cut bacon
- ¼ cup butter, softened and divided
- 12 slices Italian bread
- 2 pears, sliced
- 1½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 6 slices Gouda cheese
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or use fresh thyme)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp.
- Spread 3 Tbsp butter on one side of bread slices. Divide bacon among 6 bread slices, buttered side down. Top with pear slices, cheese, rosemary, and bread slices, buttered side up.
- Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sandwiches, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden and cheese is melted.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 (10-oz) pkg spinach
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 6 Tbsp roasted, salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Side Dish Instructions
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, and honey in a large bowl; Add spinach, onion, and pepitas; toss.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
461
|
128
|
589
|
| Fat (g) | 29 | 11 | 40 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| Protein (g) | 21 | 4 | 25 |
| Carb (g) | 30 | 7 | 37 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Sodium (mg) | 882 | 56 | 938 |
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