Artichoke Spinach Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Golden sourdough filled with creamy spinach, artichoke hearts, and melted cheese blend. Comfort in every bite.

# 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 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

08 - 8 slices sourdough bread

→ Seasonings

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Monterey Jack or Swiss, Parmesan, spinach, artichokes, garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix until well blended.
02 - Lay out sourdough slices. Spread 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 melted.
05 - Remove from skillet, let rest 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy cheese filling stays perfectly melted without making the bread soggy
  • Its ready in 25 minutes but tastes like something from a gourmet restaurant
  • The sourdough creates an irresistible crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender filling
02 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese filling has time to get hot and melty
  • Pressing gently with your spatula while cooking helps the bread contact the filling evenly
  • Letting them rest for a full minute before cutting keeps all that cheesy goodness from oozing out
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly and prevent the cheese mixture from seizing
  • A well seasoned skillet or a nonstick pan will give you the crispest bread without sticking
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