Bacon Jam Panini

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A Bacon Jam Panini is the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich made with an incredible reduced bacon spread, gooey cheese, beautiful greens, and buttery toasted bread. Make one and be swept away to a magical place!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon jam grilled cheese, bacon jam panini

Servings: half sandwiches

Ingredients

4 slices thick sturdy bread (sourdough, French, or Italian)
3 tablespoons butter , softened, divided
handful of fresh baby spinach
2 cups shredded fontina cheese (or Gruyère)
1/2 cup bacon jam

Instructions

If you just made the bacon jam, you’re good to go. If you made it earlier (or bought it) and it’s been in the fridge or if it’s jarred, then place it in the microwave for 10 seconds to soften slightly.
Heat a panini press (see note below if you don't have one.)
Lightly brush the outside of each bread slice with the butter. Evenly distribute the spinach leaves and shredded cheese on 2 slices of bread; spread the bacon jam on the other 2 slices. Put the halves together.
Place on the panini press; close lid and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
Serve right away and be carried off to Nirvana!

Notes

Hate spinach? We love taste of spinach and pop of beautiful green color spinach brings to this sandwich, but if you hate it, just simply leave it out.

Don't have a panini press? This sandwich can definitely be made using a nonstick frying pan or griddle. Simply place a heavy plate on top of the sandwich, cook for 3 minutes on medium-low, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes - keep a close eye and adjust your heat if it's over-browning.

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