Description
Gourmet sun-dried tomato, spinach, and ricotta grilled cheese elevates the classic sandwich with Mediterranean flair. Melted cheese, tangy tomatoes, and fresh spinach create a luxurious lunch experience you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein and Cheese Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetable and Herb Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
Bread and Cooking Ingredients:
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet or griddle over medium heat, ensuring an even cooking surface for the grilled cheese.
- Apply a thin layer of butter to one side of each bread slice, creating a golden, crispy exterior when grilled.
- Mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl until thoroughly combined, creating a creamy cheese blend.
- Position two bread slices, buttered side down, onto the heated skillet.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly across the bread slices, covering the entire surface.
- Distribute chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach leaves over the cheese layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Top the fillings with the remaining bread slices, positioning the buttered side facing upward.
- Grill the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side, watching for a rich golden-brown color and completely melted cheese.
- Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet, allowing them to rest for a brief moment to set the melted cheese.
- Slice the sandwiches diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Enhance the cheese blend by gently warming ricotta before mixing for smoother, creamier texture.
- Drain sun-dried tomatoes thoroughly to prevent soggy sandwich and ensure crisp golden-brown bread.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular bread with sturdy gluten-free artisan bread to maintain sandwich structure.
- Try additional herbs like fresh basil or oregano to elevate flavor complexity and add aromatic depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg