Description
Elevate your grilled cheese game with this gourmet Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach, and Ricotta Grilled Cheese sandwich from Cooking Classy. This recipe blends the tangy taste of sun-dried tomatoes with the creamy texture of ricotta and the earthy flavor of spinach, all melted together within buttery, crispy bread. Perfect for a luxurious lunch or a comforting dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the Skillet:
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Butter the Bread:
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until well mixed.
- Assemble the Sandwich:
- Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on the hot skillet.
- Evenly spread the cheese mixture over these slices.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach leaves on top of the cheese.
- Cover with the remaining bread slices, placing the buttered side up.
- Cook the Sandwich:
- Cook each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Serve:
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, let them cool for a moment, then cut in half and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the ricotta cheese.
- Ensure the sun-dried tomatoes are well drained to avoid soggy sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 587
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 987mg
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 59mg