Artichoke Spinach Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Golden sourdough grilled cheese filled with creamy spinach, artichokes, and melted cheese. A vegetarian comfort classic ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
02 - 1 cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese
06 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

08 - 8 slices sourdough bread

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
11 - ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

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. Spread 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 turns dinner into something that feels like a guilty pleasure while actually getting some vegetables in there
  • The combination of three cheeses creates this incredible stretchy, gooey texture that makes every bite feel like a warm hug
02 -
  • Too much filling makes a mess, so spread it thin enough that the bread can still make contact when you press down
  • Medium low heat is better than rushing it with high heat, giving the cheese time to melt before the bread burns
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the most even browning and crispy exterior
  • Mayo instead of butter on the outside creates an even crunchier crust that stays golden longer
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