Sun Dried Tomato Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese Recipe
A deliciously gooey grilled cheese sandwich featuring creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, sautéed spinach, and flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, all sandwiched between buttery toasted artisan bread slices for a perfect savory snack or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 2 slices sourdough or artisan bread
Cheese Mixture
- 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh spinach, wilted
Other
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
- Pinch garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Spinach: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil and sauté the fresh spinach for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside, patting dry if needed to remove excess moisture.
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder. Stir well to ensure seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Assemble Sandwich: Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over one slice of bread. Layer the sautéed spinach, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Top and Butter: Place the second slice of bread on top of the fillings to close the sandwich. Butter the outside surfaces of both bread slices evenly with softened butter.
- Grill Sandwich: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula to achieve a golden brown crust and to help melt the cheeses inside.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving to allow the fillings to set slightly.
Notes
- Wilmting the spinach and removing excess moisture prevents the sandwich from becoming soggy.
- Use medium-low heat when grilling to ensure the cheese melts without burning the bread.
- Optional garlic powder adds extra savory flavor but can be omitted.
- Using sourdough or artisan bread gives the sandwich a sturdy texture and robust flavor.
Keywords: grilled cheese, ricotta, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, sandwich, easy lunch, vegetarian
