Name: Spanakopita Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek

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These grilled cheese sandwiches give you all the flavors of the greek spinach pie, spanakopita, without dealing with fussy layers of phyllo--perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. The creamy flavor-packed filling works well in more than just a sandwich: try it in a calzone or on top of a roasted cauliflower steak too. 

How to make Spanakopita Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

Adam Dolge

Crawler

Greek

<p>These grilled cheese sandwiches give you all the flavors of the greek spinach pie, spanakopita, without dealing with fussy layers of phyllo--perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. The creamy flavor-packed filling works well in more than just a sandwich: try it in a calzone or on top of a roasted cauliflower steak too. </p>

Vegetarian

Extra Virgin Olive Oil,  Divided

Chopped shallot

Package baby spinach

Chopped Fresh Dill

Chopped Fresh Parsley

Clove garlic,  grated

Ground pepper

Part Skim Ricotta Cheese

Crumbled Feta Cheese

Slices Provolone Cheese

Slices Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 1 minute. Add spinach in batches and cook, stirring, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in dill, parsley, garlic and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer the spinach mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in ricotta and feta.

step 1

Divide provolone among 4 bread slices. Top each with about 1/2 cup of the spinach mixture and another slice of bread.

step 2

Wipe the pan clean. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add 2 sandwiches and cook until crispy and browned, about 3 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until the cheese has melted, adjusting the heat as necessary, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, 1 tablespoon butter and 2 sandwiches. Serve immediately.

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