Description
Savory sun-dried tomato, spinach, and ricotta toasted sandwiches offer Mediterranean flavors in a quick lunch. Melted cheese, tangy tomatoes, and fresh spinach combine effortlessly, bringing gourmet comfort to your midday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Finishing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Warm the cooking surface by positioning a skillet or griddle over medium heat, creating an ideal environment for crafting golden-crusted sandwiches.
- Transform bread slices by generously coating one side with softened butter, ensuring complete coverage to promote even caramelization and crispy texture.
- Craft a luscious cheese blend by thoroughly combining ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses in a mixing bowl until the texture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Layer the sandwich foundation by positioning two bread slices butter-side down on the heated surface, then distribute the prepared cheese mixture evenly across the bread.
- Elegantly scatter chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach leaves over the cheese layer, creating a vibrant and flavorful landscape of ingredients.
- Complete the sandwich assembly by crowning the layered creation with remaining bread slices, positioning them butter-side upward to promote even browning.
- Execute precise toasting by cooking each sandwich approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side, monitoring until bread transforms into a rich golden-brown and cheese melts luxuriously.
- Remove from heat, allow momentary cooling, then slice diagonally to reveal the melted interior and showcase the harmonious ingredient medley.
Notes
- Optimize bread browning by using softened butter for even, golden coverage across the entire surface.
- Select high-quality sourdough bread with sturdy texture to prevent sogginess and maintain structural integrity during toasting.
- Balance cheese mixture proportions carefully to achieve creamy consistency without overwhelming the delicate sun-dried tomato and spinach flavors.
- Layer ingredients strategically: cheese first, then sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, ensuring even distribution and preventing sandwich filling from sliding.
- Control skillet heat meticulously to prevent burning while guaranteeing thorough cheese melting and crisp bread exterior.
- Pat sun-dried tomatoes dry before adding to reduce excess moisture and maintain sandwich’s crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg