Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese (Print)

Gourmet grilled cheese with creamy spinach-artichoke filling, melted mozzarella, and crispy sourdough. A vegetarian favorite in just 25 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 or jarred 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, then 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 two bread slices to form sandwiches.
04 - Butter the outside surfaces of all bread slices on both sandwiches.
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 is golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich in half diagonally, and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns leftover dip flavors into a handheld meal that feels both indulgent and surprisingly light.
  • The sourdough crisps up so well that every bite has that perfect crackle before you hit the creamy center.
  • You can have it on the table in under half an hour, even on nights when cooking feels like too much effort.
02 -
  • If you skip draining the spinach and artichokes, the filling will turn soupy and slide right out of the bread.
  • Medium heat is your friend here, too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and it never gets that satisfying crunch.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently but firmly with your spatula while it cooks, this helps the cheese melt evenly and the bread crisp up faster.
  • If you want an even richer flavor, mix a tiny bit of mayonnaise into the butter before spreading it on the bread.
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