Description
Gourmet Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach, and Ricotta Grilled Cheese brings Mediterranean flair to classic comfort food. Melted cheese, tangy tomatoes, and fresh spinach create a sophisticated sandwich that elevates lunch from ordinary to extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Bread and Spread:
- 4 slices of bread
- Butter for spreading
Instructions
- Slather each bread slice with a generous layer of butter on the exterior surface.
- Apply a smooth, even spread of ricotta cheese across the interior side of two bread slices.
- Layer sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach leaves, and shredded mozzarella atop the ricotta foundation.
- Crown the sandwich construction with the remaining bread slices, ensuring the buttered exterior faces outward.
- Position the assembled sandwiches in a preheated skillet over medium heat, allowing approximately 3-4 minutes per side to achieve a crisp, golden-brown exterior and completely melted cheese interior.
- Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Bread Selection: Choose a sturdy, thick-cut bread like sourdough or artisan-style to prevent sogginess and create a crispy exterior.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Let ricotta and mozzarella sit at room temperature for smoother melting and more even distribution.
- Ingredient Balance: Pat sun-dried tomatoes and spinach dry to prevent excess moisture from making the sandwich soggy.
- Dietary Modification: Swap dairy cheese with plant-based alternatives for a vegan version, using cashew or almond-based ricotta and mozzarella substitutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg