Grilled Cheese with Spinach & Tomato || Gracefult Kitchen

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Grilled Cheese with Spinach & Tomato

Dinner

This grilled cheese with spinach and tomato is a flavorful twist on the classic sandwich, cooked to golden perfection on the stovetop. Wilted spinach is infused with plenty of garlic. Juicy tomato slices add color and a fresh bite to the melty mozzarella filling. This sandwich makes for an easy lunch or dinner and pairs well with tomato soup or a simple green salad.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced (about 2 tablespoons)
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (10-ounce) package baby spinach (about 10 packed cups)
8 (1-ounce) slices low-moisture whole-milk mozzarella cheese
8 (1-ounce) slices crusty whole-wheat bread
1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced into 8 (¼-inch-thick) slices
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Description

Cook 1 tablespoon oil, the sliced garlic and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant and the garlic starts to brown, about 2 minutes. Add 10 ounces baby spinach; cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a small heatproof bowl and set aside. Reserve the skillet.
Place 1 slice mozzarella on each of 4 bread slices. Top each with 2 tomato slices. Sprinkle the tomatoes with ⅛ teaspoon salt. Top with the spinach mixture and drizzle with 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze. Top with the remaining 4 cheese slices and 4 bread slices.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 sandwiches; cook, covered, until browned on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 2 sandwiches. Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally to serve.