Garlicky Bacon and Spinach Grilled Cheese
1 sandwich of garlicky bacon and spinach grilled cheese contains 311 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 36% carbs, 41% fat, and 23% protein. This is a good source of protein (33% of your Daily Value), fiber (21% of your Daily Value), and potassium (15% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 sandwich
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 18 minutes
Ingredients
Italian bread 5 ⅓ slice, large (4-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 3/4") or 160g
Fontina cheese 1 ⅞ oz or 54g
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 and allow fat to drain on paper towels.
- 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 or until golden brown. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
For 1 sandwich of garlicky bacon and spinach grilled cheese (258g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 311 | |
| Fats | 15g | 19% |
| Saturated fats | 6g | 32% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 650mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 29g | 11% |
| Net carbs | 23g | |
| Fiber | 6g | 21% |
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Protein | 18g | |
| Calcium | 443mg | 44% |
| Iron | 5mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 714mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 11264μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 54mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.3mg | 37% |
| Fluoride | 0.5μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 327μg | 82% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 145mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 59% |
| Niacin | 3mg | 20% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 270mg | 39% |
| Retinol | 72μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 46% |
| Selenium | 29μg | 52% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.4mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A IU | 19014IU | |
| Vitamin A | 1010μg | 112% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D IU | 7IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2μg | |
| Vitamin E | 5mg | 33% |
| Vitamin K | 603μg | 503% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 22% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Sucrose | 1g | |
| Glucose | 0.4g | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | |
| Lactose | 0.2g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0.1g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 6g | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 4g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 0.4g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.4g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 2g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.4g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
