Spinach Artichoke Melt (Printable Version)
Creamy spinach and artichoke hearts with melted cheese grilled between crispy bread slices.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dairy and Cheese
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for spreading on bread
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2 ounces cream cheese
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6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
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5 ounces shredded sharp cheddar and/or white cheddar cheese
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2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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60 ml (1/4 cup) chopped onion
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60 ml (1/4 cup) finely chopped peperoncini
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425 grams (15 ounces) canned artichoke hearts, drained and cut into large chunks
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225 grams (8 ounces) fresh baby spinach
→ Seasonings and Bread
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1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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8 slices sourdough, country, or white bread
# Guide to Cooking:
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Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent without burning the garlic.
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Add finely chopped peperoncini and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until fully melted and combined.
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Mix in artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, salt, and black pepper. Cook while stirring frequently for about 4 minutes until the spinach wilts. Cover with a lid to hasten wilting if desired. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
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Stir shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and grated Parmesan into the cooled spinach mixture until evenly incorporated.
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Butter one side of each bread slice. Spread approximately 80 ml (1/3 cup) of the spinach-cheese mixture on the unbuttered side of half the slices. Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
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Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches in batches, flipping carefully, until each side is golden brown and the filling is warmed and melted, about 6 minutes per sandwich. Cut in half and serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Cover the skillet during spinach wilting to speed up cooking and retain moisture.