Artichoke Spinach Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Golden sourdough grilled cheese stuffed with creamy spinach-artichoke dip and melted cheese. Vegetarian comfort in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped or 0.5 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
02 - 1 cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese
06 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

08 - 8 slices sourdough bread

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
10 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 0.125 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Pinch of salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mozzarella, Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese, Parmesan, chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
02 - Lay out 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 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is completely melted.
05 - Remove from skillet and let rest for 1 minute. Slice diagonally and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms a childhood classic into something that feels indulgent enough for dinner guests
  • The filling comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
02 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning before the cheese melts through, so resist the urge to crank up the stove
  • A splatter guard or lid on your pan helps steam the interior slightly, ensuring everything melts evenly
03 -
  • Weighing down your sandwich with a heavy pan or bacon press creates that evenly flat, crispy texture you get at diners
  • Using a mayonnaise and butter mix on the outside browns more evenly than butter alone
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