Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese

• servings: 2 servings
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 lb. frozen chopped spinach ($0.50)

½ 12oz. jar quartered artichoke hearts in water ($1.30)

1 cup shredded mozzarella ($0.85)

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan ($0.22)

2 Tbsp mayonnaise ($0.20)

1/8 tsp garlic powder ( $0.02)

1/8 tsp crushed red pepper (optional) ($0.02)

1/8 tsp salt ($0.02)

Freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)

2 pieces focaccia* ($1.19)

2 tsp butter (optional) ($0.26)

Directions

Thaw the spinach, then squeeze out as much water as possible. You should have about 1 cup chopped spinach before squeezing the water out and about 1/2 cup after squeezing.

Drain the artichoke hearts well, then chop them into small bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped artichokes to a large bowl with the spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir the ingredients until evenly combined.

Spread about 1/2 tsp butter on each slice of bread. Pack about 1 cup of the cheese and vegetable mixture between two slices of bread, buttered sides facing out.

Place the sandwiches in a large skillet and cook over medium-low heat until the outsides are golden brown and the filling has melted. Serve immediately.

Notes

this hangs out well in the fridge

Nutrition

• Calories: 571.63 kcal
• Total Fat: 32.84 g
• Sodium: 1520.98 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 46.98 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.87 g
• Protein: 22.9 g