Bacon, Spinach, Avocado and Tomato Sandwich with Goat Cheese

I believe there is something really satisfying about a good sandwich. Any time of year, any time of day or night, there are times when a sandwich is just the thing.
I have heard people say they don’t like sandwiches and I wonder if their school lunches consisted of bad sandwiches: dubious bread with three slices of baloney stacked over questionable mayo.
I tell them that they really need to try a good sandwich — such as a Rueben on whole wheat bread with sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese or chicken salad with curry, a Sloppy Joe or a French dip sandwich.

Anyways, I was thinking about a BLT sandwich last week that I haven’t had in a long time.
So I made a sort-of-BLT with what I had in the fridge.
It came out great, so great I thought it actually deserves a post on this blog.
Bacon, Spinach, Avocado and Tomato Sandwich with Goat Cheese.
Lettuce is replaced with cooked spinach and there’s a little goat cheese to make everything better.

This sandwich is anything but mundane. It packs a serious flavor punch and will keep you full and satisfied.
To be honest it feels like something between a grilled cheese and a BLT. Probably more like a BLT. What matters is that it’s delicious in its own right.

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Ingredients
Makes 2 sandwiches

6 slices of bacon
½ avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
3 cups of spinach
1 medium tomato sliced
2 tablespoons soft goat cheese

4 slices of your favorite bread (I used whole wheat)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F (215°C) and place a rack in the middle. Spread bacon slices on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15 minute.
Alternatively cook in a skillet over medium heat; turning the strips as needed until they reach the desired crispness, 8 to 12 minutes.
In the meantime, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add spinach and sautè until it starts to wilt, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Toast bread to your liking, then spread cheese on slices and layer with avocado, spinach, tomato and bacon. Making two sandwiches.
Press sandwiches to compact slightly and enjoy!

Nutrition facts

One sandwich yields 356 calories, 20 grams of fat, 33 grams of carbs, and 16 grams of protein.