This Jarlsberg Grilled Cheese with Avocado Spinach and Bacon is the perfect comfort food with some added omega fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. What's not to love?
This post is not sponsored by Jarlsberg, but they were kind enough to provide me with the delicious cheese to create this recipe!
I have been a fan of grilled cheese since I was a little girl. And I am not even a huge cheese lover but there's something about the buttery goodness of that toasted bread and melted Jarlsberg that gets me.
When my kids leave the crusts or any remnant of their grilled cheese, I have to use all the restraint I have not to finish it. Even the boring crust that barely has any cheese on it, I would eat it in seconds.
It's time to stop this nonsense and make our own, delicious, adult-only sandwiches. And these grilled cheese sandwiches with Jarlsberg, spinach, avocado, and bacon totally fit the bill.
And that means you have my permission NOT to share with your kids. Let them have their own boring grilled cheese and we can have this one. Right?
If you are looking for some other delicious, healthy cheesy recipes you will love this Spicy Cornbread Stuffed with Cheese, Broccoli Cheese Dip and definitely these Mini Bacon Cheese Balls!
These would all be even better with this Apple Chai Latte, Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate or even this Spiked Apple Cider!
Why You Should Make This Jarlsberg Grilled Cheese with Avocado Spinach and Bacon
I decided to add some avocados and spinach to this sandwich for some added nutrition and texture. Jarlsberg melts perfectly and has a slightly sweet, buttery flavor.
I wasn't sure how I would feel with my sliced avocado next to my melted cheese (I typically eat avocados cold and not warm) but I loved it. It added a wonderful texture and lots of necessary, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
I used Boar's Head Nitrate Free Bacon which seems to be in most grocery stores. I promise you won't miss the nitrates and preservatives in this bacon, it's crazy delicious. It also adds a little crunch which I always love in a grilled Jarlsberg cheese sandwich.
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Jarlsberg Grilled Cheese with Avocado Spinach and Bacon
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread I used multi-grain ciabatta
- butter I used bout 1 teaspoon per slice of bread
- 4 slices Jarlsberg cheese
- 1 avocado sliced
- 4 slices bacon cooked nitrate free, I used Applegate Farms
- 1 ½ cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each of the slices of bread.
- Spray cooking spray on skillet or grill pan and let preheat on low for a few minutes.
- Place two pieces of bread onto skillet, buttered side down.
- Top with slice of cheese, sliced avocado, slice of bacon, handful of spinach and then another piece of cheese.
- Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Press down with spatula and let cook for about 5 minutes.
- Gently turn over and cook additional 5 minutes on the other side until golden brown.
- Serve immediately!
Matt
I had never heard of Jarlsberg grilled cheese until now. It is so good! Bacon and avocado with the grilled cheese, what is not to like?
Lauren Kelly
Yay!! Isn't it so delicious? I am so happy you liked it too!
Sha
First time making this and it's so delicious! Can't get enough of this!
Lauren Kelly
Love to hear that, Sha!
Ella
This sandwich is a new household favorite. Love the combination of flavors. Very healthy too!
Lauren Kelly
We love it too! Thanks Ella!
Toni
I love how tasty this is!! My kids loved it! Such a perfect combination of flavors!
Katie
These are all of my favorite flavor combinations put together. So savory and delicious!
Jessica
I could not believe how much I loved this! I mean, I knew I would, which is why I made it but oh my... I'm hooked and will have it all of the time. Thank you!
Jennifer Essad
our whole family enjoys Jarlsberg, love all the different choices we have
lauren.kelly
Mine does too Jennifer! 🙂
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
I love the creamy avocado on these! I bet it gos great with the sharpness of the cheese.
lauren.kelly
YES! Avocado + Cheese = Happiness
Nutmeg Nanny
Grilled cheese gets me every time too! I looooove the stuff 🙂
lauren.kelly
TWINS Brandi! 🙂
Connie | URBAN BAKES
I'd love to have this right now! Looks so good!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Connie!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
WOW, this sounds absolutely fantastic! Love me some Jarlsberg, and with the avocado, spinach, and bacon, I see this making one delicious grilled cheese!
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much!! 🙂
Pat
What a delicious looking sandwich. I bet it would also be great with thin slices of grilled chicken. 🙂
lauren.kelly
What a great idea Pat! 🙂
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos
I have never thought of adding avocado to a grilled cheese but looking at this recipe, I need to ASAP! Looks delicious 🙂