Description
A quick and easy grilled cheese sandwich featuring a creamy, tangy spinach and feta filling, perfect for a comforting lunch or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices thick-cut sourdough or hearty white bread
- 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: fresh lemon zest
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, and cooked spinach. Stir until well mixed. Season lightly with black pepper and optional salt.
- Lay out two slices of bread. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over one slice, then top with the other slice, pressing down gently.
- Heat remaining tablespoon of butter or olive oil in skillet over medium-low heat. Place sandwich in pan and cook about 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove sandwich from pan and let sit for 1 minute to set filling. Slice in half and serve.
Notes
Use low heat to avoid burning bread before cheese melts. Press sandwich gently while cooking to meld filling without squeezing it out. Room temperature cream cheese mixes easier. Fresh spinach preferred over frozen for best texture. Butter gives richer flavor; olive oil is lighter. Optional add-ins include red pepper flakes, lemon zest, herbs, or different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 20
Keywords: grilled cheese, spinach, feta, sandwich, easy lunch, creamy, quick recipe