Spanakopita-Inspired Spinach Grilled Cheese
Spanakopita-Inspired Spinach Grilled Cheese has all the flavor of our mom’s Spanakopita recipe with the ease of a thick, savory grilled cheese. Prepare a big batch, and serve them on their own or with your favorite sides for a hearty meal that both kids and adults will adore!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 Large Measuring Cup
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 16 ounces frozen spinach thawed and drained well
- 1/4 cup feta crumbles
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt more or less to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper more or less to taste
- 1 loaf Country French bread or bread of choice (see the Notes section below for using croissants)
- 6 slices low-moisture mozzarella cheese slices
- 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese, spinach (be sure to drain really well), feta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.8 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup feta crumbles, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 16 ounces frozen spinach, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Slice bread into 1/2 inch slices. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese/spinach mixture on 6-8 slices. Top each piece of bread with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Top with a piece of bread to make a sandwich. Place sandwiches in a buttered 13x9 baking dish.1 loaf Country French bread, 6 slices low-moisture mozzarella cheese slices
- In a measuring cup, whisk the milk and eggs until combined. Pour the egg mixture over the sandwiches. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top of the sandwiches. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.1 cup whole milk or milk of choice, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Once ready to bake, let the baking dish sit out for 30 minutes to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 375° F. Bake covered for 20-25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the top is browned.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
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Notes
Spanakopita-Inspired Spinach Grilled Cheese With Croissants
Instead of using a hearty French Bread, you can make this more delicate option! Use all of the same ingredients but skip the Parmesan and egg/milk mixture on top, and swap the French Bread for 6 large croissants (or 12 mini). Here's how to make them:
Oven Method
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Slice the croissants in half without cutting completely through. Spread a generous amount of the spinach and cheese mixture inside each croissant. Add a slice of mozzarella if you want them extra cheesy. Place the stuffed croissants on a baking sheet and bake for about 8–12 minutes, or until the croissants are crisp and the filling is hot and melty.Stovetop Method
Slice and fill the croissants with the spinach mixture. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add the croissants and gently press them down with a spatula. Cook for a few minutes on each side until the outside is golden and crisp and the filling is warmed through. Serve immediately while they're warm, crispy, and extra cheesy!Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 235mg | Sodium: 1377mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 14673IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 551mg | Iron: 3mg
