Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this gourmet twist on a classic grilled cheese. Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and ricotta cheese elevate the sandwich to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 8 slices sourdough or country bread
Filling:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Others:
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Spread Ricotta: Spread ricotta cheese on 4 slices of bread.
- Add Ingredients: Top with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella, and seasonings.
- Form Sandwiches: Place remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches.
- Butter and Grill: Spread outsides with butter and grill until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute sourdough with ciabatta or multigrain bread.
- Mix ricotta with grated Parmesan for a creamier texture.
- Add fresh basil leaves for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Lunch
- Method: Stovetop, Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg