Artichoke Spinach Grilled Cheese (Print view)

Golden sourdough filled with creamy spinach-artichoke blend and melted cheese

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or ½ cup frozen, thawed and drained)
02 - 1 cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese
06 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

08 - 8 slices sourdough bread

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper
11 - ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - Pinch of salt

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Monterey Jack (or Swiss), Parmesan, spinach, artichokes, garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well blended.
02 - Lay out the sourdough slices. Spread the artichoke–spinach mixture evenly onto 4 slices. Top with remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
03 - Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich on both sides.
04 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
05 - Remove from skillet, let rest 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Ideas:

01 -
  • The combination of three melted cheeses creates the most incredible texture
  • It transforms an ordinary sandwich into something that feels restaurant special
02 -
  • Do not overload the sandwiches or the cheese will escape before the bread gets crispy
  • Medium heat is essential because high heat burns the bread before the filling heats through
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together much more smoothly than cold ones
  • A fish spatula makes flipping these loaded sandwiches much easier
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