Spinach-Mozzarella Grilled Cheese





Spinach-Mozzarella Grilled Cheese

Original Recipe: http://www.anediblemosaic.com/?p=9109

Ingredients:


  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 8 oz fresh baby spinach

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

  • 8 teaspoons butter

  • 8 slices bread (I used Udi’s Gluten Free Omega Flax & Fiber Bread)

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (I used Horizon Organic Shredded Mozzarella Cheese)

  • 4 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

  • Chunky Marinara Sauce, store-bought or homemade




Directions:


  1. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat; add the onion and cook a few minutes until softened (you can let it caramelize a little if you want), stirring occasionally.  Add the garlic, spinach, salt, pepper, and a splash of water and cook until the spinach is wilted and the water is evaporated, stirring constantly so the garlic doesn’t burn.

  2. Spread 1 teaspoon butter on 1 side of each slice of bread.  Arrange 4 slices of bread (butter side down) on a cutting board and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella on top of each.  Divide the spinach mixture between the four sandwiches, spreading it on top of the mozzarella, and then sprinkle 2 tablespoons more mozzarella on top of the spinach.  Place the remaining slices of bread on each (butter side up).

  3. Grill the sandwiches in a large frying pan (or on a griddle) over low heat until golden on both sides.  Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of grated Parmesan cheese on top of each sandwich and serve warm, along with Chunky Marinara Sauce for dipping.