Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Gourmet grilled cheese featuring creamy spinach and artichoke filling between golden sourdough slices. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
06 - 1/2 cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

→ Bread

08 - 4 slices sourdough bread

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium skillet over medium heat, add spinach and a splash of water. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Drain excess moisture thoroughly.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix until well blended.
03 - Spread the spinach-artichoke mixture evenly onto two slices of sourdough bread. Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
04 - Butter the outer surfaces of all bread slices on both sandwiches.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich in half diagonally, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • The filling tastes like the dip everyone fights over at parties, tucked inside golden bread.
  • You can make it with pantry staples and whatever bread you have on hand.
  • It turns a regular Tuesday into something that feels a little special.
02 -
  • Drain the spinach and artichokes well or the filling will be too wet and slide out.
  • Keep the heat at medium, not high, or the bread will burn before the cheese melts.
  • Softened butter spreads easier and crisps the bread more evenly than cold butter.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently with your spatula while cooking to help the cheese melt faster and the layers stick together.
  • If you're making more than two, keep the finished sandwiches warm in a low oven while you cook the rest.
  • Let the sandwich rest for 30 seconds before slicing so the filling sets slightly and doesn't spill out.
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