Artichoke Spinach Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Golden sourdough grilled cheese featuring creamy spinach-artichoke dip filling with melted cheese blend.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or 1/2 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
02 - 1 cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese
06 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

08 - 8 slices sourdough bread

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Pinch of salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix until well blended.
02 - Lay out sourdough slices and spread artichoke-spinach mixture evenly onto 4 slices. Top each with a remaining bread slice to form sandwiches.
03 - Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich on both sides using softened butter.
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 and let rest for 1 minute. Slice diagonally and serve warm.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • It transforms party dip into a proper meal that feels like an indulgence but comes together in under 30 minutes
  • The sourdough gets impossibly crisp while the filling stays creamy and molten hot
02 -
  • Squeezing every drop of liquid from thawed frozen spinach prevents soggy bread
  • Low to medium heat cooks the filling through before burning the crust
03 -
  • Pressing gently with your spatula helps the bread make contact with the pan for even browning
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for a full minute keeps all that hot filling from oozing out when you cut them
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