Feta & Spinach Stuffed Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Thick slices filled with sautéed spinach and feta, grilled until golden and melty for a savory Mediterranean-inspired sandwich.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
02 - 1 garlic clove, minced

→ Dairy

03 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

06 - 4 thick slices country-style or sourdough bread

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add chopped spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted (about 2 minutes). Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a bowl, combine sautéed spinach with crumbled feta and mozzarella. Mix well.
04 - Lay out bread slices. Evenly spread the spinach-feta mixture over 2 slices, then top with remaining bread slices.
05 - Butter the outsides of each sandwich.
06 - Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove, let rest 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salty feta cuts through rich melted cheese like a flavor revelation
  • It transforms pantry staples into something restaurant worthy in under 20 minutes
  • The garlicky spinach adds a fresh vibrant element you never knew grilled cheese needed
02 -
  • Mediumlow heat is crucial because high heat burns the bread before the cheese has time to melt properly
  • Letting the spinach cool slightly before mixing with cheese prevents it from making the bread soggy
  • Pressing gently while cooking helps the cheese adhere to the bread creating better structural integrity
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the most even heat distribution and impressive golden crust
  • Cover the pan with a lid for the last minute of cooking if your cheese needs help melting completely
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