Description
Sun-dried tomato, spinach, and ricotta grilled cheese elevates sandwich comfort with Mediterranean flair. Melted cheese, tangy tomatoes, and earthy spinach create a gourmet lunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers and Spreads:
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat to create an ideal cooking surface for achieving a uniformly golden and crisp sandwich exterior.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with butter, which will contribute to rich flavor and help develop a perfectly crunchy crust.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until you create a smooth, creamy blend that will serve as the sandwich’s luxurious core.
- Position two bread slices butter-side down on the heated cooking surface, then evenly distribute the cheese mixture across each slice.
- Carefully layer sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach atop the cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution of these vibrant ingredients.
- Cover the prepared base with the remaining bread slices, positioning them butter-side facing upward.
- Grill the sandwich for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, watching carefully to achieve a rich golden-brown color and ensuring the cheese melts completely.
- Once the sandwich reaches a perfect crisp and the cheese becomes molten, remove from heat and allow to rest momentarily.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while still warm, allowing the melted cheese and roasted ingredients to deliver maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Layering cheese mixture first creates a rich, creamy base for maximum flavor absorption.
- Butter helps develop a crispy, golden-brown exterior that transforms an ordinary grilled cheese into a gourmet experience.
- Sun-dried tomatoes provide unexpected tangy bursts that complement the smooth, melted cheese and fresh spinach perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg