Grilled Cheese 
with Bacon, Spinach, Gouda, and Fried Egg
 
 
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 8 slices 5-grain bread, divided
  • 4 ounces sliced Gouda cheese
  • 8 slices cooked thick-cut bacon
  • 4 tablespoons pickled jalapeños
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 5 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
  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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Recipe by Southern Cast Iron at https://southerncastiron.com/grilled-cheese/