Feta & Spinach Stuffed Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Thick slices of country bread filled with garlicky spinach, tangy feta, and melted cheese. Toasted to golden perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted (approximately 2 minutes). Season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine cooled sautéed spinach with crumbled feta and shredded mozzarella. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - Lay out all bread slices. Distribute spinach-feta mixture evenly over 2 slices, then top each with remaining bread slices to create 2 complete sandwiches.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly on the outside surfaces of each assembled sandwich.
05 - Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is completely melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The feta brings this incredible tangy brightness that cuts through the richness like nothing else
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes but tastes like something from a cozy café
  • The combination of textures is everything, crispy bread giving way to creamy melty filling
02 -
  • Medium low heat is your friend here because high heat will burn the bread before the cheese melts
  • Let the spinach cool slightly before mixing with cheese so the feta does not melt too quickly
  • Pressing down gently with your spatula helps the bread make even contact with the pan
03 -
  • Room temperature butter spreads more evenly than cold butter on bread
  • If the feta seems too salty skip adding any extra salt to the spinach
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