Description
This Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach, and Ricotta Grilled Cheese is the gourmet version of your favorite childhood comfort food. It layers creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and sautéed spinach between golden, buttery slices of sourdough for a flavor-packed sandwich that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a satisfying snack. Ready in under 20 minutes, this quick recipe is one of our favorite lunch ideas, easy dinner options, and vegetarian comfort meals for any day of the week.
Ingredients
4 slices sourdough bread
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1⁄2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup fresh spinach
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil for 30 seconds (if using). Add spinach and cook until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Spread ricotta on two slices of bread. Add wilted spinach, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella. Top with remaining bread slices.
3. Butter the outsides of each sandwich.
4. Heat skillet over medium-low. Cook sandwiches until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 3–4 minutes per side.
5. Remove from skillet, let cool for 1 minute, then slice and serve hot.
Notes
Sourdough gives the best crisp and tang, but any sturdy bread will work great.
Swap ricotta with goat cheese or feta for a bolder flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, vegetarian sandwich, quick lunch, easy dinner