Spinach, Artichoke, Mozzarella, Basil Grilled Cheese

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Spinach, Artichoke, Mozzarella & Basil Grilled Cheese  
Serves 4
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 
  • 8ounces fresh spinach 
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped 
  • 8.5 ouncecan quartered artichoke hearts, finely chopped 
  • ½ cup sour cream 
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 
  • 2 tablespoons s.a.l.t.sisters Salsa di Parma Bread Dip 
  • 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into rounds  
  • Fresh basil, cut into ribbons 
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • 8 slices fresh bread 
  • Butter, softened 

 

Directions:
In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium 
heat; add onions and spinach sauté until soft.  In a medium bowl, combine the onions and spinach with artichokes, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and Salsa di Parma Bread Dip; mix well.   

To make sandwiches 

Butter the outsides of each slice of bread and lay butter side down on a piece of parchment paper or cutting mat.  Spread ¼ of artichoke mixture on each of the 4 slices of the buttered bread.  Lay basil leaves over the artichoke mixture then add 2 slices of mozzarella.  Spread mayonnaise on remaining 4 slices of bread; put mayonnaise side down over mozzarella.  

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the sandwiches for about 2-3 minutes until golden on the bottom.  Flip the sandwiches and cook for another 2-3 minutes.   

 

Charmane Skillen, s.a.l.t. sisters