Description
A delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring creamy ricotta cheese, savory sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella all between crispy golden slices of buttered bread. This Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach, and Ricotta Grilled Cheese makes for a perfect comfort meal with a burst of Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the sun-dried tomatoes and ricotta cheese until well combined.
- Spread the tomato and ricotta mixture onto 4 slices of bread.
- Top each slice with a generous handful of fresh spinach leaves and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place the remaining bread slices on top of each sandwich.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Cook the sandwiches in the skillet, pressing gently, until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute the ricotta with cream cheese for a richer texture.
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze on top before serving for extra flavor.
- If you prefer, you can toast the bread in a panini press for an even crispier crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes