Description
Gourmet Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach, and Ricotta Grilled Cheese elevates sandwich crafting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Melted cheese, tangy tomatoes, and fresh spinach create a luxurious lunch experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 slices bread
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
Cheese Components:
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (tbsp) butter
Instructions
- Generously coat one exterior surface of each bread slice with softened butter, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Apply a thick, smooth layer of ricotta cheese across the inner surface of one bread slice, spreading to the edges.
- Arrange sun-dried tomatoes in an even layer over the ricotta, creating a vibrant and textured base.
- Distribute fresh spinach leaves carefully over the tomatoes, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the spinach, allowing it to cascade over the surface.
- Crown the assembled ingredients with the second bread slice, positioning the buttered side outward.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat for approximately 2 minutes until uniformly warm.
- Gently transfer the sandwich to the heated skillet, listening for a subtle sizzling sound.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, watching the bread transform to a rich golden-brown color and the edges crisp.
- Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula, cooking the alternate side for an additional 3-4 minutes until achieving an equally golden exterior.
- Remove from heat when cheese appears completely melted and bread surfaces are uniformly toasted.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Select soft, high-quality bread like sourdough or artisan for better texture and flavor absorption.
- Pat sun-dried tomatoes dry before adding to prevent excess moisture making sandwich soggy.
- Use fresh baby spinach leaves for a crisp, vibrant green element that wilts perfectly when grilled.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like adding parmesan or switching mozzarella for provolone for depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg