Spinach Artichoke Dip Grilled Cheese Sandwich II

By sassy47

Ingredients

• FOR THE SPINACH MIX-
• 2 cups cooked spinach, excess liquid drained off
• 1 clove black garlic, smashed
• 2 tbsp caramelized shallots
• 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped fine
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Wisconsin Mozzarella
• 1/2 cup Italian Wisconsin Cheese Blend
• 2 tbsp crumbled Feta cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• FOR THE GRILLED CHEESE-
• 2 slices Sara Lee Artesano Bread
• 4 slices Wisconsin White Cheddar
• 2 tbsp spinach artichoke mixture
• 2 pats salted butter

Preparation

Step 1

FOR THE SPINACH ARTICHOKE MIX-
Mix spinach, black garlic, artichokes, and shallots together and stir in ricotta. Mix in the mozzarella, the Italian cheese blend, the feta, and the garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
FOR THE GRILLED CHEESE-
Turn your panini press to medium heat or heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Meanwhile, build the sandwich by placing 2 slices of white cheddar onto one slice of bread. Add two spoonfuls of the artichoke mix and top with the remaining two slices of cheese. Place the top piece of bread on top and butter the exterior of the sandwich. Grill until both sides are beautifully crispy and golden and all the cheese has melted.
***If you have to much spinach artichoke dip – Add a little mayo or sour cream to the mix until it’s consistency is a little looser than before. Then put the mix in a oven safe dish and bake until creamy and bubbly!