Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Gourmet grilled cheese with creamy spinach and artichoke filling on toasted sourdough. A comforting vegetarian lunch or dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
06 - 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

→ Bread

08 - 4 slices sourdough bread

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium skillet over medium heat, add spinach with a splash of water. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Drain excess moisture thoroughly.
02 - In a bowl, combine sautéed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix until well blended.
03 - Spread the spinach-artichoke mixture evenly onto two slices of sourdough bread. Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
04 - Spread softened butter on the exterior surfaces of all bread slices.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread achieves golden brown color and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich in half diagonally, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like your favorite appetizer transformed into a sandwich you can actually call dinner.
  • The crispy sourdough shell against that creamy, garlicky center hits every texture you crave.
  • You probably have most of these ingredients already, and it comes together faster than ordering takeout.
02 -
  • Drain your spinach and artichokes thoroughly or the filling will ooze out and make the bread soggy instead of crisp.
  • Medium heat is non negotiable because too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and it just sits there getting greasy.
03 -
  • Press the sandwiches gently with your spatula while they cook to help the cheese melt evenly and the bread crisp up faster.
  • Let the filling come to room temperature before assembling so it spreads easily and heats through more quickly on the skillet.
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