Feta & Spinach Stuffed Grilled Cheese (Print View)

A savory Mediterranean take on grilled cheese with garlicky spinach and tangy feta, melted to golden perfection in just 20 minutes.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
02 - 1 garlic clove, minced

→ Dairy

03 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

06 - 4 thick slices country-style or sourdough bread

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook, stirring constantly, until completely wilted, approximately 2 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach with crumbled feta cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - Lay out all four bread slices. Evenly distribute the spinach-feta mixture over two bread slices, then top each with a remaining bread slice to form two complete sandwiches.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly on the outer surface of each sandwich.
05 - Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until bread achieves a golden brown color and cheese melts completely.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to rest for 1 minute, slice diagonally if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels fancy but uses ingredients you probably already have tucked in your fridge.
  • The contrast between crispy, buttery bread and creamy, tangy filling is completely satisfying.
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout and tastes like you tried much harder than you did.
02 -
  • Let the spinach cool before mixing it with the cheese, or the heat will make the feta weep and turn your filling watery.
  • Use medium-low heat when grilling, because high heat will burn the bread before the cheese has a chance to melt through.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently with your spatula while it cooks to help the cheese melt faster and bind the filling together.
  • If you have leftover filling, toss it with hot pasta and a drizzle of olive oil for an easy weeknight dinner.
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