Grilled Cheese Florentine
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
13 mins
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Total Time
23 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Cheese Florentine
Description
The Grilled Cheese Florentine combines baby spinach, thinly sliced red onion, diced tomato along with reserved tomato juices, minced garlic, and shredded mozzarella cheese to form a moist and flavorful filling. The mixture is tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper to enhance the natural freshness and provide enough moisture for melting the cheese evenly when heated.
The sandwich is assembled on sturdy whole grain bread, which withstands baking and provides a toasted, crispy crust after 7-9 minutes per side at 425°F. Baking mellows the onion, slightly wilts the spinach, and melts the mozzarella, resulting in a balanced texture of crunchy bread and soft, warm filling. The filling that escapes the sandwich during baking can be enjoyed alongside, adding to the experience.
For best results, choose hearty whole wheat breads like sourdough or rye that hold up well to the moisture of the fillings and baking process. Softer sandwich breads may become soggy or lose structural integrity.
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby spinach packed, washed and dried
- ¼ red onion sliced very thinly, medium
- 1 tomato diced (juices reserved)
- 1 garlic minced finely, small clove
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese 4 ounces before shredding, shredded
- 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 lices whole grain bread
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- Combine the spinach, onion, tomato (and juices), garlic and mozzarella in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
- Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss again.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray (or line with parchment). Place two slices of bread on the cookie sheet and top each with half the spinach mixture. Place the second slice of bread on top.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes or until the spinach is wilted and the bread is toasted. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until toasted on the second side.
- Transfer to a plate and include any of the filling that has fallen out.
Notes
- Use a hearty whole wheat bread such as sourdough, rye, or pumpernickel to prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3704IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 325mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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