Feta and Spinach Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Thick bread filled with garlicky sautéed spinach and tangy feta, toasted to golden perfection for a melty, flavorful sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The salty tang of feta against mild mozzarella creates this incredible depth that plain cheese sandwiches just cant match
  • You can prep the filling ahead of time and assemble these in minutes for a quick but impressive dinner
02 -
  • Keep the heat medium-low or the bread will burn before the cheese has a chance to melt completely
  • Don't overfill the sandwiches or the cheese will escape while cooking and make a mess of your pan
03 -
  • Grate your own mozzarella instead of buying pre-shredded for the smoothest melt
  • Let the cooked spinach cool completely before mixing with cheese or the heat will make the feta separate
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