Garlicky Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Spinach

By GadgetGirl

Have your grilled cheese without the guilt! The garlic flavor pairs nicely with the cheese, bacon, and greens

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 4 cups baby spinach leaves $
• 4 cups baby arugula leaves $
• 4 center-cut bacon slices, halved
• 8 (1-ounce) rustic Italian bread slices
• 2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 ounces fontina cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.
2. Top 4 bread slices evenly with cheeses, bacon pieces, spinach mixture, and the remaining 4 bread slices.
3. Heat pan over medium heat. Add sandwiches to drippings in pan; weigh down with a plate. Cook 2 minutes on each side.