Grilled Two Cheese Mediterranean Sandwich Recipe

Name: Grilled Two Cheese Mediterranean Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces feta cheese; ½ cup pitted kalamata olive, rinsed and coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature; 8 slices sourdough bread (or pain au levain, bread should be 1/4-inch thick); 4 ounces gruyere cheese, coarsely grated; 4 whole roasted red peppers, drained and cut in half; ½ cup baby spinach leaves

Servings: persons

2 ounces feta cheese
½ cup pitted kalamata olive, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
8 slices sourdough bread (or pain au levain, bread should be 1/4-inch thick)
4 ounces gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
4 whole roasted red peppers, drained and cut in half
½ cup baby spinach leaves

1
In a bowl, mix the feta, olives, capers, lemon peel, and pepper together; set aside.
2
Butter one side of each bread slice; place 4 slices on a work surface, buttered side down.
3
Spread the feta mixture evenly over the 4 slices.
4
Press the Gruyere into the feta mixture, and top each slice with 2 pepper halves and the spinach.
5
Press again to compress the filling.
6
Place the remaining 4 bread slices on top, buttered side up.
7
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes; place sandwiches in skillet (in batches, if needed), cover, and cook 2-3 minutes or until the undersides are golden brown and the cheese has begun to melt.
8
Uncover and turn the sandwiches with a spatula, pressing very firmly to flatten them slightly.
9
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the undersides are golden brown and the spinach has wilted.
10
Turn the sandwiches again, press with the spatula, and cook 30 seconds or until the Gruyere has melted completely.
11
Serve immediately.

253

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces feta cheese, ½ cup pitted kalamata olive, rinsed and coarsely chopped, 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed, 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel, and more.

Yes, Grilled Two Cheese Mediterranean Sandwich falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Two Cheese Mediterranean Sandwich

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