Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of our Spinach and Artichoke Pita Grilled Cheese, a delightful twist on the classic dip. This scrumptious sandwich combines the best elements of a beloved appetizer with the comforting goodness of grilled cheese. Soft pitas are generously stuffed with a luscious filling made from thawed spinach, marinated artichokes, and a blend of gooey cheeses, all grilled to golden perfection. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is easy to whip up and customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re serving it as an appetizer, snack, or light meal, everyone will love this cheesy treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup frozen spinach, thawed
- 1 cup marinated jarred artichokes, chopped
- 1 cup shredded gouda or fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Red pepper flakes
- 4 small pitas
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- Honey, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together thawed spinach, chopped artichokes, gouda (or fontina), mozzarella, garlic, fresh basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Cut one side of each pita open and stuff with the cheese mixture evenly.
- Butter the outside of each stuffed pita generously.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill each pita for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with optional honey drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg