Description
Melty Mediterranean magic meets comfort food in this feta grilled cheese sandwich with spinach, where tangy Greek cheese dances with fresh greens between golden, crispy bread. Delicious layers of flavor invite keen sandwich enthusiasts to savor each delightful, warm bite.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 2 slices bread
- 2 oz feta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp butter (15 ml)
cheese and dairy:
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
seasonings and extras:
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Mince garlic and prepare all cheese varieties: feta, mozzarella, and parmesan, ensuring ingredients are at room temperature for optimal melting.
- Soften butter and spread evenly on one side of each bread slice, creating a golden-brown exterior when grilled.
- Layer the inner bread surfaces with crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, and sprinkle grated parmesan across the cheese base.
- Scatter fresh spinach leaves uniformly over the cheese layer, creating a vibrant green foundation.
- Dust the spinach with dried oregano, minced garlic, black pepper, and a delicate pinch of salt to enhance flavor complexity.
- Carefully close the sandwich, ensuring butter-coated sides face outward for ideal grilling.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low temperature (around 325°F) to prevent burning while achieving a crisp, golden exterior.
- Gently place the sandwich in the preheated skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the bottom transforms into a rich, amber-colored crust.
- Flip the sandwich with a spatula, pressing lightly to encourage even cheese melting and crisp texture.
- Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until both sides are uniformly golden and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally to showcase the molten cheese and vibrant spinach interior.
Notes
- Choose room temperature cheese to guarantee smooth, even melting throughout the sandwich.
- Use fresh spinach leaves for maximum flavor and nutrient retention, ensuring crisp texture and vibrant green color.
- Control skillet heat carefully to prevent burning while achieving perfect golden-brown exterior, maintaining medium-low temperature around 325°F.
- Experiment with cheese combinations by substituting feta with goat cheese or adding sharp cheddar for more intense flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 498
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 785 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg