Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Name: Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 sandwich servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 slices rustic white bread or sourdough bread; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 oz. Wisconsin Whole Milk Mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 oz. Wisconsin Feta cheese, crumbled; 2 cups fresh spinach; 4 Roma tomato slices; 2 Tbsp diced black olives; 1 Tbsp finely chopped red onion; 2 tsp chopped fresh basil; 1/4 tsp finely minced garlic (about 1/3 clove); Freshly ground black pepper

Jennifer

1 year ago

Cuisine: Italian

Categories: Lunch, Mediterranean Diet & Sandwiches

Recipe Source: Cooking Classy

The Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delicious, savory twist on the classic comfort food. Packed with bold flavors, this sandwich features crispy, golden-brown bread filled with a melty blend of cheeses like feta and mozzarella, complemented by sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and a touch of fresh basil. The rich, salty flavors of the Mediterranean ingredients perfectly balance the creamy cheese, creating a satisfying and savory bite with every mouthful. Whether enjoyed for lunch or as a light dinner, this Mediterranean Grilled Cheese offers a fresh and exciting take on a beloved favorite, sure to please both cheese lovers and those craving something a little different.

Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe - Italian easy difficulty dish

Tags:

mozzarella

feta

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Serving Size: 1 sandwich

Ingredients:

2 slices rustic white bread or sourdough bread
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 oz. Wisconsin Whole Milk Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 oz. Wisconsin Feta cheese, crumbled
2 cups fresh spinach
4 Roma tomato slices
2 Tbsp diced black olives
1 Tbsp finely chopped red onion
2 tsp chopped fresh basil
1/4 tsp finely minced garlic (about 1/3 clove)
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add garlic and spinach and saute until spinach begins to wilt, about 30 seconds.
Remove from heat, stir in basil and set aside.
To assemble sandwich, spread Mozzarella and Feta cheese over one slice of bread into an even layer. Layer tomatoes in a single layer over cheese.
Spread spinach mixture over tomatoes then sprinkle olives and red onions over tomatoes. Season with freshly ground black pepper and top with remaining slice of bread.
Spread 1 tsp olive oil evenly over skillet, add sandwich and heat over medium-low heat. Cook until bottom is golden brown, about 3 - 4 minutes, then remove sandwich from pan.
Spread remaining 1 tsp olive oil evenly along skillet, carefully rotate sandwich to opposite side and return to pan over medium-low heat. Cover skillet with lid and cook until bottom is golden brown, about 2 - 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Ingredients:

2 slices rustic white bread or sourdough bread

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided

2 oz. Wisconsin Whole Milk Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 oz. Wisconsin Feta cheese, crumbled

2 cups fresh spinach

4 Roma tomato slices

2 Tbsp diced black olives

1 Tbsp finely chopped red onion

2 tsp chopped fresh basil

1/4 tsp finely minced garlic (about 1/3 clove)

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add garlic and spinach and saute until spinach begins to wilt, about 30 seconds.

Remove from heat, stir in basil and set aside.

To assemble sandwich, spread Mozzarella and Feta cheese over one slice of bread into an even layer. Layer tomatoes in a single layer over cheese.

Spread spinach mixture over tomatoes then sprinkle olives and red onions over tomatoes. Season with freshly ground black pepper and top with remaining slice of bread.

Spread 1 tsp olive oil evenly over skillet, add sandwich and heat over medium-low heat. Cook until bottom is golden brown, about 3 - 4 minutes, then remove sandwich from pan.

Spread remaining 1 tsp olive oil evenly along skillet, carefully rotate sandwich to opposite side and return to pan over medium-low heat. Cover skillet with lid and cook until bottom is golden brown, about 2 - 3 minutes. Serve immediately.