Description
A simple, quick, and delicious Spinach Grilled Cheese sandwich blending fresh sautéed spinach with gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for a nutritious lunch or snack.
Ingredients
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Sandwich Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
- To taste salt
- To taste pepper
Instructions
- Saute Spinach: Heat a small amount of olive oil or butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add fresh spinach and stir occasionally until wilted and reduced in size. Season with salt and pepper. Remove spinach from the pan and wipe the pan clean.
- Butter Bread: Generously butter the outsides of two bread slices. Place one slice buttered side down on a cutting board or plate.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle half of the grated mozzarella cheese onto the unbuttered side of the bread slice on the board.
- Layer Spinach: Evenly spread the sautéed spinach over the cheese layer.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Top the spinach with the remaining grated mozzarella cheese, allowing some to fall off if necessary.
- Grill Sandwich: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the sandwich to a cutting board and let it rest for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Frozen Spinach: Use frozen spinach from a bag instead of fresh if desired. Saute as directed in the instructions.
- Variations: Add red pepper flakes for heat, or include bacon, mushrooms, artichokes, or tomatoes for extra flavor. Substitute or add feta or parmesan cheese for a different cheese profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
