Description
This Mediterranean Spinach Grilled Cheese is a delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring fresh spinach, creamy mozzarella, and tangy feta cheese seasoned with garlic and oregano. Perfectly toasted on sourdough bread and cooked in a skillet for a golden, crispy exterior and melty, flavorful interior.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup fresh spinach (approximately 30g)
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese (about 60g), sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 40g)
Seasoning and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access to streamline the cooking process.
- Mix Spinach Filling: In a bowl, combine the fresh spinach, crumbled feta cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Heat Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Heat until the oil is shimmering but not smoking, preparing it for grilling the sandwich.
- Assemble Sandwich: On one slice of sourdough bread, layer the sliced mozzarella cheese, then spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly over the cheese. Add another layer of mozzarella on top and cover with the second slice of bread.
- Grill Sandwich: Place the sandwich in the hot skillet. Grill each side for 3 to 4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crispy. Press down slightly on the sandwich with a spatula to help the cheese melt and the sandwich hold together.
- Serve: Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while hot to enjoy the melty cheese and flavorful filling.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for the best melting quality and flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially the salt, since feta cheese is naturally salty.
- For a more robust flavor, consider adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the spinach mixture.
- Pressing the sandwich while grilling helps ensure even melting and crispness.
- This recipe can be doubled easily to serve more people.
