Grilled Gouda with Turkey Bacon, Spinach and Pear

This elevated grilled cheese sandwich gives you all the comfort of the original. With its sweet and savory flavor, you would never guess there is 17g of fiber!

Ingredients

• 2 slices Dave’s Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds
• 2 strips uncured turkey bacon
• 1/2 ripe pear, thinly sliced
• 2 handfuls raw spinach
• ¼ avocado smashed
• ½ Tbsp dijon mustard
• 1-2 slice gouda cheese

Elevated Grilled Cheese Directions

Prepare the “inside”

1. Cook turkey bacon in a pan. Remove bacon,  set aside.
2. In the same pan cook raw spinach and sliced pears 30-40 seconds (leaves will wilt and pears become tender). Remove, set aside.

Build it

1. Smear smashed avocado and dijon on bread.
2. Top with cooked bacon, pears, spinach, and cheese.
3. In the same pan, grill both sides until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

Natalie Sabin

Natalie Sabin has a M.S. in Nutrition & Performance, is a Mayo Clinic trained wellness coach, and Precision Nutrition Level 2 certified. She has helped hundreds of clients simplify nutrition and reach their goals since she joined the Born Fitness team in 2017.