Feta & Spinach Stuffed Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Thick slices of bread filled with garlicky spinach and tangy feta, toasted until golden and melty for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired sandwich.

# Ingredient list:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
02 - 1 garlic clove, minced

→ Dairy

03 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

06 - 4 thick slices country-style or sourdough bread

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Pinch of salt

# Cooking steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, approximately 2 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
02 - Transfer sautéed spinach to a mixing bowl. Combine with crumbled feta cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - Lay out 4 bread slices on a clean work surface. Evenly distribute the spinach-feta mixture over 2 slices. Top each filled slice with a remaining bread slice to form 2 sandwiches.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly over the outside surfaces of both sandwiches.
05 - Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until bread achieves golden brown color and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat. Allow to rest for 1 minute. Slice diagonally if desired and serve warm.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The combination of salty feta and mild mozzarella creates the perfect melty texture that isn't overwhelming
  • It transforms ordinary grilled cheese into something that feels fancy enough for guests but comes together in under 20 minutes
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the spinach slightly before mixing with the cheese, otherwise it will melt the feta too quickly and make assembly messy
  • Keep the heat at medium-low or lower—high heat burns the bread before the cheese inside has time to melt properly
03 -
  • Grate your own mozzarella instead of buying pre-shredded cheese for better melting quality
  • Mayonnaise can be mixed with the butter for an extra crispy, golden exterior
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