Grilled Cheese With Sun-dried Tomato, Spinach & Ricotta
This delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich features creamy ricotta cheese combined with the savory taste of sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. This recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner.
Equipment
- 1 non-stick skillet or frying pan
- 1 spatula
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread Your choice, such as sourdough or whole grain.
- 1 cup fresh spinach Chopped.
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes Chopped.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until well mixed.
- Lay two slices of bread on a cutting board. Spread half of the ricotta mixture on each slice. Top each with half of the shredded mozzarella.
- Place the remaining slices of bread on top to form two sandwiches.
- Heat the olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet.
- Cook each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is also golden and the cheese has melted.
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for a minute. Slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
You can add other ingredients such as garlic or fresh herbs to enhance the flavor.
For a healthier option, consider using whole grain bread or low-fat cheese.