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Grilled Cheese and Spinach Sandwich
Mandy

Grilled Cheese and Spinach Sandwich

A grown up grilled cheese packed with well drained spinach, melty shredded cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes, grilled until crispy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup frozen spinach
  • 1 to 2 pinches salt and black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese loosely packed, your favorite
  • 2 slices bread each buttered on one side

Method
 

  1. Cook the frozen spinach until well heated.
  2. Drain all the liquid from the spinach, pressing it with the back of a spoon until no liquid is left.
  3. Stir in the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, if using.
  4. Add the shredded cheese and mix it into the spinach.
  5. Place one slice of bread butter side down in a skillet and pile the spinach and cheese mixture on top.
  6. Top with the second slice of bread, butter side up.
  7. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat until the cheese melts enough to hold the filling together.
  8. Press the sandwich down with a spatula, then flip it.
  9. Grill until the bread reaches your desired crispiness.

Notes

Packaged shredded cheese is a convenient shortcut and comes in lots of varieties.