Description
Melty Greek-inspired feta grilled cheese sandwich elevates classic comfort food with fresh spinach and rich Mediterranean flavors. Crisp golden bread and creamy cheese create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 2 slices feta cheese
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
Bread and Protein:
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
Greens and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) black pepper
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and gently wash the spinach leaves, patting them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Prepare a skillet over medium heat and let it warm gradually for even heating.
- Spread butter evenly on one side of each sourdough bread slice, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, into the heated skillet and immediately layer with feta and cheddar cheese slices.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and black pepper across the cheese layer for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Delicately arrange fresh spinach leaves over the seasoned cheese, creating a vibrant green layer.
- Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing upward, pressing gently with a spatula.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Carefully flip the sandwich and continue cooking the opposite side for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely and bread achieves a uniform golden-brown color.
- Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute to allow cheese to set, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Garlic Intensity: Adjust minced garlic quantity based on personal preference, reducing for milder flavor or increasing for a robust garlic kick.
- Cheese Melting Trick: Allow cheese to reach room temperature before grilling for smoother, more even melting and better sandwich texture.
- Spinach Freshness: Choose fresh, crisp spinach leaves and remove any tough stems to ensure tender, delicate greens in each bite.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Substitute dairy cheese with plant-based alternatives like vegan feta or cashew cheese for lactose-intolerant or vegan diners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg