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Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese elevates comfort food with creamy ricotta, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, resulting in a melty, flavorful sandwich that's quick to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread
  • 4 slices Bread (sourdough, country white, or ciabatta) Roughly 1.5 cm thick
Filling
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta Whole milk for creaminess
  • 1/3 cup Chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil Drain and chop, save some oil for the pan
  • 1 clove Garlic Finely grated or minced
  • 1 handful Fresh baby spinach To be folded into the filling
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella or provolone Slice or shred for melting
Cooking essentials
  • 4 tablespoons Softened butter For spreading on the bread
  • 1 teaspoon Olive oil From the sun-dried tomato jar for flavor
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning the ricotta
  • pinch Red pepper flakes Optional for heat
  • to taste Balsamic glaze or basil Optional garnish for serving

Method
 

Prep the filling
  1. In a small bowl, stir together ricotta, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, grated garlic, and red pepper flakes if using.
  2. Fold in chopped spinach.
  3. Slice or shred the mozzarella or provolone.
Grill the sandwich
  1. Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice and a teaspoon of sun-dried tomato oil on the other.
  2. Warm a nonstick skillet over medium or medium-low heat and add a touch of tomato oil.
  3. Place one slice of bread buttered-side down in the skillet, layer mozzarella, the ricotta mixture, and more mozzarella, then top with the second slice of bread, buttered-side up.
  4. Cook slowly for 3 to 5 minutes per side, adjust heat as necessary to avoid burning.
  5. Let the sandwich rest for 1 minute before slicing and garnish as desired.

Notes

Use low heat and patience for a perfectly melted sandwich. Mix the ricotta filling up to 2 days in advance if desired.