Grilled Cheese W/Bacon, Spinach, Tomatoes & Fried Eggs Recipe

Name: Grilled Cheese W/Bacon, Spinach, Tomatoes & Fried Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 -8 tomatoes, halves (soaked & then dried); 2 large eggs; 2 ½ tablespoons softened butter, divided (we used about half the amount); olive oil flavored cooking spray (optional); ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 18-¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (a couple pinches, if desired); 1 teaspoon minced flat leaf parsley; ¼ teaspoon minced fresh thyme leave; ¼ teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 4 slices whole wheat bread; ½ cup coarsely shredded smoked gouda cheese; 6 slices crisp-cooked turkey bacon (made in the microwave); ½ cup loosely packed baby spinach leaves

Servings: persons

6 -8 tomatoes, halves (soaked & then dried)
2 large eggs
2 ½ tablespoons softened butter, divided (we used about half the amount)
olive oil flavored cooking spray (optional)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
18-¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes (a couple pinches, if desired)
1 teaspoon minced flat leaf parsley
¼ teaspoon minced fresh thyme leave
¼ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
4 slices whole wheat bread
½ cup coarsely shredded smoked gouda cheese
6 slices crisp-cooked turkey bacon (made in the microwave)
½ cup loosely packed baby spinach leaves

1
Soak tomatoes in warm water until they're very soft, 20 to 30 minutes, then dry with paper towels.
2
In a large nonstick frying pan, fry eggs in 1/4 tablespoons butter & some olive-oil cooking spray, over medium heat until whites are just set.
3
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
4
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining 1 tablespoons butter (more if needed), 1/4 teaspoons salt, pepper to taste, pinch of red pepper flakes, the parsley, thyme, and lemon juice.
5
Transfer eggs to a plate.
6
Spread herb butter on 1 side of each bread slice, dividing evenly.
7
Turn 2 slices over and top with gouda, bacon, tomatoes, and spinach, dividing evenly.
8
Top each sandwich with a fried egg and remaining bread slices, buttered sides up.
9
Cook sandwiches (using olive-oil cooking spray - wherever you can) until golden brown, turning once, about 8 minutes total.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 -8 tomatoes, halves (soaked & then dried), 2 large eggs, 2 ½ tablespoons softened butter, divided (we used about half the amount), olive oil flavored cooking spray (optional), and more.

Yes, Grilled Cheese W/Bacon, Spinach, Tomatoes & Fried Eggs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Cheese W/Bacon, Spinach, Tomatoes & Fried Eggs

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