Description
This sun-dried tomato, spinach, and ricotta grilled cheese is a warm and comforting sandwich packed with creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and tender spinach. Crispy golden bread makes every bite rich, savory, and satisfying.
Ingredients
4 slices sourdough or rustic bread
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup fresh spinach
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. If using garlic, sauté it briefly until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from the heat.
- Spread ricotta cheese evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer shredded mozzarella over the ricotta, followed by chopped sun-dried tomatoes and wilted spinach.
- Close each sandwich with another slice of bread.
- Butter the outer sides of each sandwich.
- Grill the sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the skillet, let rest for 1 minute, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
Add fresh basil or pesto for extra flavor.
Provolone or fontina cheese can be substituted for mozzarella.
Serve with tomato soup or salad for a complete meal.
Frozen spinach can be used if thoroughly drained.
Reheat leftovers in a skillet to keep the bread crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
