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Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese

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Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni turned into Grilled Cheese. Yes, this is real life and happening. Right.now.

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Do you ever have a craving you just need to fill before it breaks you? But you don’t have time for stuffing and baking…and waiting. Because that’s what this is. This is a Cannelloni craving — hit hard.

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Only, this was better, because buttered toasted crunchy fresh bread filled with melted Parmesan and Mozzarella cheezus and all those Spinach Cannelloni flavours in less than 10 minutes beats any pasta. Hands down. And to continue beating the craving…I dipped it into pasta sauce.

You’re welcome.

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This is so easy to make I nearly cried tears of joy. I mean, Cannelloni (sort of), in under 10 minutes?!

Mixing the classic Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni ingredients into a bowl just enough for two people; spreading it eagerly onto the bread and buttering both sides was way too much excitement happening in one morning.

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And then listening to them sizzling in the frying pan and smelling nothing but rustic pasta aromas.

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One of those so messy, but so worth it moments. I mean, melted cheese.

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There’s no secret here how much I love and respect the art of melted cheese. Focaccia Three-Cheese Italian Grilled Cheese; Cheesy Pizza Pull Apart Bread; Steak Fajita Grilled Cheese; and so many more grilled cheese recipes on here. I can’t help it.

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But this one went to a whole other insane place. Because dipping it into the sauce takes it to a whole other cannelloni addicts dimension.

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Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese

Buttered and toasted crunchy fresh bread filled with melted Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese and all those Spinach Cannelloni flavours in less than 10 minutes.
Weight Watchers: 9pp per grilled cheese!
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Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic , crushed
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese (I used reduced-fat)
  • 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach , thawed
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • Sea salt and cracked pepper , to taste
  • Dried Italian mixed herbs , to taste (Oregano and basil mix)
  • 1/4 cup grated light mozzarella cheese (or fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced)
  • 4 thick slices sourdough bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter (light or reduced-fat spread)
  • 1/2 cup of your favourite pasta sauce (Passata or Tomato Sauce for U.S readers)

Instructions

  • In a medium sized pan/skillet, fry the garlic in a small amount of olive oil (or cooking oil spray), until just fragrant (about 30-60 seconds) over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; add the garlic to a small bowl; set pan/skillet aside.
  • Add the ricotta cheese, spinach, parmesan cheese, salt/pepper and Italian herbs to the pan-fried garlic and mix until well combined.
  • Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter. Divide the ricotta mixture in half and spread it on the un-buttered sides of two slices of bread; divide the mozzarella cheese in half and add it over the ricotta mixture; top with remaining bread - buttered side up (to create a sandwich).
  • Return the pan/skillet to the stove over medium heat and place the sandwiches in the pan. Cook, turning once, until the cheese has melted and both sides are golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
  • Sprinkle with extra Italian herbs and serve with the pasta sauce (optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 2g
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Comments

  1. Mary says

    July 11, 2020 at 7:31 am

    I just made this, I have made it before, but this time I made homemade ricotta cheese. OMG, so good & easy to make!

    Reply
  2. Betsy says

    May 31, 2020 at 11:12 am

    5 stars
    Glad I made a double batch don’t I can have more tomorrow. So good.

    Reply
  3. SweetR says

    May 12, 2020 at 1:48 am

    Hi! I am sure you have been receiving a lot of comments since the world went into lock down and everyone is cooking so much at the moment. I for one, have been cooking A LOT and I have used SO MANY OF YOUR recipes! Just made this one for lunch and I said ” Enough! I need to post a comment” and let you know that your recipes are amazing!!!!!!!

    Reply
  4. Phyllis Veit says

    December 23, 2019 at 12:42 am

    5 stars
    This looks delicious. Can’t wait to make it.

    Reply
  5. Jo says

    October 30, 2019 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    Sooooo gooooey good!!!

    Reply
  6. Jacki Spires says

    January 28, 2019 at 2:10 am

    5 stars
    I made these last night for dinner and they were AMAZING!!! I used low fat ricotta. I will definitely be making them again soon!

    Reply
  7. Leonard Eisenstein says

    February 15, 2018 at 4:21 am

    5 stars
    +his sandwich deserves a 10! 5 isn’+ good enough

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    • Karina says

      February 16, 2018 at 7:42 am

      AWE! Thanks so much! I am so glad that you love it as much as I do!

      Reply
  8. ShelleyC says

    February 12, 2018 at 4:12 am

    4 stars
    Made this the other day. I’d never had a grilled cherse with ricotta before. It was delicious! I used fresh spinach and Heidelberg bread cuz that’s what I had on hand. Will definitely make again 🙂

    Reply
    • Karina says

      February 12, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      MMM! That sounds delicious! I am glad that you made it your own. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  9. Raeanne says

    September 03, 2017 at 5:50 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is a keeper and we will definitely make it again. Delicious and easy!

    Reply
  10. Cherie Doherty says

    August 11, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing! My 6 year old boy LOVED it and so did I! Holy moley!!

    Reply
  11. Karen says

    June 29, 2017 at 2:47 am

    5 stars
    This looks amazing. My hubby just bought me an air fryer which I haven’t opened yet. This sandwich might work great in it, crisping up the bread and melting the cheese.

    Reply
  12. Diane says

    June 25, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    5 stars
    Made this last night but skipped the tomato sauce and went for Ina Garten’s roasted tomato soup instead. What a combo!
    Hubby asked if we could have it again soon! high praise from my pickiest eater!

    Reply
  13. Sharon says

    May 12, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    5 stars
    This was soooo good,I used a grain bread,cottage cheese and fresh spinach because thats what i had in house.Turned out great

    Reply
  14. Laura M says

    March 29, 2017 at 9:17 am

    5 stars
    How on earth did you get the bread looking that good? I say no way it was just sourdough and butter. From the photos I;m guessing you sprinkled some Parmesan or something on the bread? Care to let us in on the secret? If you do, I am living on grilled cheese sandwiches for the rest of my life!

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  15. Karen says

    March 19, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    5 stars
    This side of heaven, I think there is nothing that meets the eye as good as this!

    Reply
  16. Liza Paizis says

    December 31, 2016 at 7:58 am

    5 stars
    Karina this was SO delicious, quick and easy to make – thanks for posting !!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      January 02, 2017 at 9:12 am

      Thanks Liza!

      Reply
  17. Doreen says

    October 09, 2016 at 3:52 am

    5 stars
    Hands-down the best grilled cheese I’ve ever had!

    Reply
  18. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    April 29, 2015 at 7:18 am

    Oh my gosh. I fell in love with this on Instagram just now and came to check it out. I’m still swooning. 🙂

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    • Karina says

      April 30, 2015 at 11:32 am

      Hi Helen! Aw thank you! That means a lot to me. I’m so happy you like it! Xx

      Reply
  19. Chrissy says

    April 29, 2015 at 5:34 am

    Um. I don’t even crave cannelloni but I think I need this in my life.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      April 29, 2015 at 7:03 am

      Yes, Yes you do. 🙂

      Reply

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