Description
Mediterranean Spinach Grilled Cheese: Melty mozzarella, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach on crispy bread. A quick, comforting crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices artisanal sourdough bread (½ inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup (40 g) sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
- ⅓ cup (80 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) soft goat cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Filling In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add the chopped spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Allow to cool slightly while preparing the other ingredients.
- Step 2: Create the Cheese Mixture In a small bowl, combine the crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, dried oregano, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix gently until well combined. This cheese mixture ensures that the Mediterranean flavors are distributed evenly throughout your Mediterranean Spinach Grilled Cheese.
- Step 3: Assemble the Sandwiches Lay out your bread slices on a clean work surface. Drizzle the inside of each slice with a small amount of olive oil. Spread the goat cheese evenly on two slices of bread (these will be your bottom slices). Divide the cooled spinach mixture between these two slices, then top with the julienned sun-dried tomatoes. Sprinkle your cheese mixture evenly over the vegetables, making sure to reach the edges. Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Step 4: Cook to Perfection Mix the remaining tablespoon of olive oil with the softened butter. Brush this mixture on the outside of each sandwich. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat until warm. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Using a spatula, carefully flip each sandwich and cook for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are evenly browned and the cheese has completely melted. If needed, cover the pan for the final minute to ensure the cheese melts thoroughly.
- Step 5: Serve Remove from heat and let the Mediterranean Spinach Grilled Cheese rest for 1 minute before cutting diagonally. This brief rest allows the cheese to set slightly, preventing it from oozing out completely when cut. Serve immediately while hot and crispy for the optimal experience.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg