Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese
A gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, this spinach artichoke grilled cheese is full of ooey gooey cheesy flavor.
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 653kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and pat dry
- 1½ cups artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
- ½ cup white sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 12 slices your favorite bread
- 3 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, softened
Instructions
- Using a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the spinach, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, onion powder, kosher salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Butter 1 side each of the 8 slices of bread. Set it aside.
- Preheat a 10 to 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Spread ⅓ cup of the spinach mixture over the unbuttered side of 6 of the 12 slices of bread.
- Place 2 slices of the buttered bread with the spinach mixture, butter side down, in the heated skillet. Top with 2 slices of plain buttered bread, with the butter side up.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden, flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until this side is golden.
- Repeat for the remaining 4 sandwiches.
- Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- The best way to get your cheese to melt is if you let it sit out for 15 to 20 minutes before you start making these.
- You can make the spinach artichoke filling a day in advance.
- This would also be fantastic grilled in a panini press instead of on the stovetop.
- As you cook your sandwich, gently press it down.
Nutrition
Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 2209mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5018IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 473mg | Iron: 4mg
