Feta & Spinach Stuffed Grilled Cheese (Printer View)

Garlicky sautéed spinach and tangy feta stuffed between thick bread slices, toasted to melty, golden perfection.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. 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.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled sautéed spinach with crumbled feta and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - Lay out all bread slices. Evenly distribute the spinach-feta mixture over 2 slices, then top each with a remaining bread slice to form 2 sandwiches.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly over the outer surfaces of both sandwiches.
05 - Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes the comfort of grilled cheese and makes it feel grown-up without any fuss.
  • The garlic and feta bring bold flavor in under 20 minutes, perfect for busy nights.
  • You can sneak in greens and actually enjoy them, melted and savory between crispy bread.
02 -
  • If your heat is too high, the bread will burn before the cheese melts, so keep it medium-low and be patient.
  • Let the spinach cool slightly before mixing with the cheese or the feta will start to melt too early and make the filling watery.
03 -
  • Use a heavy skillet or cast iron pan to get even, consistent browning on the bread.
  • Press the sandwich gently with your spatula while it cooks to help the cheese melt faster and the filling stick together.
  • If the bread is browning too fast, lower the heat and cover the skillet with a lid for a minute to trap the heat and melt the cheese through.
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