Description
If you’re craving something warm, cheesy, and seriously satisfying, this Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach, and Ricotta Grilled Cheese is about to become your new favorite. It’s the perfect fusion of rich ricotta, melty mozzarella, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh sautéed spinach — all nestled between two golden, buttery slices of sourdough. Whether you need a quick breakfast, easy lunch, cozy dinner idea, or just comforting food that hits all the right notes, this sandwich delivers. It’s simple, elevated, and endlessly delicious — an easy recipe you’ll come back to over and over again.
Ingredients
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, patted dry and chopped)
1/2 cup fresh spinach
2 slices sourdough bread
1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
1 pinch salt (optional)
1 pinch black pepper (optional)
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the spinach. Pat the sun-dried tomatoes dry and slice if needed. Shred or slice the mozzarella cheese.
2. In a small skillet, sauté the spinach in a touch of olive oil over medium heat until just wilted. Set aside.
3. Spread ricotta evenly over one slice of bread. Top with wilted spinach, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and shredded mozzarella. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
4. Top with the second slice of bread and butter the outsides of both slices.
5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in the pan. Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
6. Let the sandwich rest for 1 minute before slicing in half and serving warm.
Notes
Let the sandwich rest for a minute before cutting to help the cheese settle and avoid a messy spill.
For a crisp crust, always butter the outside of the bread — don’t skip this step.
Using room-temperature cheese helps everything melt evenly and quickly in the pan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 45
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