Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese
Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese is like your favorite restaurant appetizer turned into a meal. Rich, creamy, cheesy, and totally veggilicious!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/4 lb. frozen chopped spinach ($0.50)
- ½ 12oz. jar quartered artichoke hearts in water ($1.30)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella ($0.85)
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan ($0.22)
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise ($0.20)
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder ( $0.02)
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper (optional) ($0.02)
- 1/8 tsp salt ($0.02)
- Freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
- 2 pieces focaccia* ($1.19)
- 2 tsp butter (optional) ($0.26)
Instructions
- 1
Thaw the spinach, then squeeze out as much water as possible. You should have about 1 cup chopped spinach before squeezing the water out and about 1/2 cup after squeezing.
- 2
Drain the artichoke hearts well, then chop them into small bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped artichokes to a large bowl with the spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir the ingredients until evenly combined.
- 3
Spread about 1/2 tsp butter on each slice of bread. Pack about 1 cup of the cheese and vegetable mixture between two slices of bread, buttered sides facing out.
- 4
Place the sandwiches in a large skillet and cook over medium-low heat until the outsides are golden brown and the filling has melted. Serve immediately.