Grilled Cheese 
with Bacon, Spinach, Gouda, and Fried Egg - Taste of the South

By srumbel

Ingredients

• 8 8 5-grain slices 5-grain bread, divided
• 4 4 4 ounces sliced Gouda cheese
• 8 8 8 slices cooked thick-cut bacon
• 4 4 4 tablespoons pickled jalapeños
• 2 2 2 cups spinach
• 5 5 5 tablespoons salted butter, divided
• 4 4 4 large eggs
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

On half of bread slices, place 
1 ounce Gouda, 2 slices bacon, 
1 tablespoon jalapeño, and ½ cup spinach. Top with remaining bread slices.

In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add 2 sandwiches, and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn, and cook until cheese is melted and both sides are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat procedure with 2 tablespoons butter and remaining 2 sandwiches.

Wipe skillet clean, and melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet, leaving room between each; season with pepper. Cook until white is set. Remove from skillet, and place on top 
of sandwiches. Serve immediately.