Artichoke Spinach Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Golden sourdough grilled cheese filled with creamy spinach-artichoke dip and melted cheeses. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What Goes In:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or 1/2 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
02 - 1 cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese
06 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

08 - 8 slices sourdough bread

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Monterey Jack or Swiss, Parmesan, spinach, artichokes, garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix until well blended.
02 - Lay out sourdough slices and spread the artichoke-spinach mixture evenly onto 4 slices. Top with remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
03 - Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich on both sides.
04 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
05 - Remove from skillet, let rest 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms party dip into the ultimate comfort food sandwich
  • The sourdough gets perfectly crisp while the inside stays creamy and gooey
  • Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • Medium heat is crucial here, high heat will burn the bread before the cheese melts
  • Do not overfill the sandwiches or the cheese will escape and you will have a sad, empty sandwich
  • A slight press with your spatula helps the bread contact the pan evenly for uniform browning
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the most even browning
  • If the bread is browning too fast, reduce the heat and cover the pan for a minute
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