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Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato, Feta Cheese and Spinach

Mar 9, 2022 -May contain affiliate links

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Grilled cheese with feta cheese, tomatoes, and spinach cut into squares stacked up like a tower
Two grilled cheese sandwiches in a cast iron pan

When you love a good grilled cheese but you want to switch things up a little bit - try this grilled cheese sandwich with tomato, feta cheese and spinach. It has the comfort level you've come to expect from the gooey cheese on crusty bread, with the flavors of a Greek salad to satisfy your craving for variety.

Grilled cheese with feta cheese, tomatoes, and spinach cut into squares stacked up like a tower

We combined creamy and creamy Muenster cheese with salty, sharp feta for the perfect balance of texture and flavor in each bite. The fresh tomatoes add juiciness while the spinach gives the sandwich just a touch of freshness. And to top it all off, buttery, crispbread.

Prepare yourself to indulge! We are not cutting corners or lightening up this comforting grilled cheese! This one full fat, time-to-indulge, comforting one. For special occasions only, of course. Or if you need something comforting because you have a severe "case of Mondays". Or... your hockey team just lost a game. Or... Passover just ended and you need to make up for a lost time (even if you're not Jewish). Or... "insert your excuse here" because trust us, you're gonna want to find one (anyone) to sink your teeth into this decadent sandwich.

An overhead view of the ingredients to make a grilled cheese sandwich; sourdough, feta, tomatoes, spinach, and pesto

Ingredients for Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  • Sourdough bread or country bread: You will want to use nice crusty slices of bread that can stand up to the cooking method and crunch up.
  • Butter: Vegan butter is also perfect.
  • Crumbled Sheep's Milk Feta Cheese:  We like the sharp flavor of sheep'smilk feta, you may also use your favorite feta or even vegan feta cheese.
  • Pesto: Store-bought or homemade pesto will both work. But homemade pesto is best.
  • Tomatoes: They add a touch of fresness to this grilled cheese. If you don't have any tomatoes handy you may also use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil as an alternative.
  • Muenster Cheese: Any creamy and melty cheese of your choice works for this sandwich. 
  • Baby Spinach Leaves: If you cannot find baby spinach, arugula will also work.
Two slices of toasted sourdough with pesto
Sourdough slices with muenster cheese, tomato slices and spinach

How to Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Start by lightly toasting the bread slices for your sandwiches. We do this to make the grilled cheese extra crunchy. You can make as many as you like and easily scale up the recipe.

Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter and the other side of each slice with pesto sauce. Place the butter side down of one slice on a hot nonstick skillet, cast iron skillet, or a grill pan.

Add one slice of muenster cheese, some crumbled feta, a tomato slice or two, and a few spinach leaves. Then top with the second slice of muenster. Finish it with the second slice of bread, with the butter facing up.

Cook each side of the sandwich for four to five minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown and crunchy. Flip carefully, the cheese may not be melted for the first flip and you don't want all those tasty layers to come out.

Two grilled cheese sandwiches in a cast iron pan

Tips for the Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ever

Alternatively, you may use a panini maker to make your grilled cheese. Just be aware that it compresses the bread as it cooks, resulting in a more flat sandwich. Make sure to get thick, hearty bread.

Lightly toasting the bread before you add the butter and grill it will help make sure it stays crispy all the way through and holds its shape a little more. Try it once instead of skipping this step. You will appreciate the difference.

Two grilled cheese sandwiches with feta cheese, tomatoes, and spinach cut into four pieces

FAQ

Can I make ahead a grilled cheese sandwich?

You may assemble the grilled cheese sandwiches a couple of hours ahead of time and cook them right before serving.

Can I make a gluten-free grilled cheese sandwich?

Yes. Many grocery stores have a really tasty multigrain bread in the gluten-free section and that would work perfectly for this sandwich or any other grilled cheese. It comes frozen and needs fully toasted from frozen before you start the grilled cheese process.

Can I make this grilled cheese sandwich vegan?

Yes. The only thing you have to do is use vegan cheese and vegan butter. Make sure your pesto is vegan as well.

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Grilled cheese with feta cheese, tomatoes, and spinach cut into squares stacked up like a tower

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato, Feta Cheese and Spinach


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  • Author: Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 1 sandwich
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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When you want to indulge in a really comforting meal, try this grilled cheese recipe. Our grilled cheese sandwich has tangy feta cheese, muenster cheese, fresh spinach, fresh tomatoes on crunchy sourdough bread with pesto.


Ingredients

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  • 2 slices sourdough bread or country bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup crumbled sheep's milk feta cheese. You may use vegan feta cheese
  • 2 teaspoon pesto store-bought or homemade pesto
  • 1 small tomato, sliced - See note 1
  • 2 slices Muenster cheese or any cheese of your choice. It can be regular or vegan cheese
  • 6-7 Baby spinach leaves

Instructions

  1. Lightly toast the bread slices
  2. Spread one side of one of the bread slices with the butter and the other side with pesto.  Place on slice butter side down it on a nonstick pan, cast iron pan, or grill pan.
  3. Arrange 1 slice of Muenster cheese, feta, tomato slices, and spinach leaves on top. Top with the remaining slice of Muenster Cheese. Place the other slice of bread on top, butter side up
  4. Cook over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes per side until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown. Make sure you flip the grilled cheese carefully so the filling doesn't fall off. 
  5. Serve immediately

Notes

  1. You may use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil as an alternative
  2. Alternatively, you may use a panini maker to make your grilled
  3. You may assemble the grilled cheese sandwiches a couple of hours ahead of time  and cook them right before serving

This post was originally published on April 28, 2014. It has been updated with new information and images. 

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Stove top
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 grilled cheese
  • Calories: 633
  • Sugar: 8.5
  • Sodium: 1303
  • Fat: 35.9
  • Saturated Fat: 20.1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13.5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 49.3
  • Fiber: 2.8
  • Protein: 29.6
  • Cholesterol: 99.2

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  1. cindele

    April 28, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Wow- I just made these- luckily had some nice multigrain bread that we brought home from a restaurant last night, leftover spinach from Shabbat, and the cheeses. Also served it with your fabulous romesco sauce left over from Passover (I just deleted the bread from the recipe). Yummy- my husband was a happy man at lunch!!

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      April 28, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Love the recipe variations Cindy, and your husband is a lucky man!

      Reply
  2. Tamar Genger

    May 04, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    I always just make grilled cheese for my kids, but when you give ideas like this I have to rethink what I am missing out on.

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      June 16, 2014 at 10:47 pm

      Thanks Tamar! My son loves it when I "experiment" with grilled cheese. Maybe your kids will too 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ronnie Fein

    May 05, 2014 at 9:10 am

    ohmyohmyohmy it is breakfast time for me and I dont have any of that in my house. It looks SOOOO delicious. I like the idea of combining the cheeses for flavor and texture contrast.

    Reply
  4. Melissa {lilmisscakes}

    May 05, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    I've never added feta to grilled cheese, what a great idea!

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      May 08, 2014 at 10:54 pm

      Feta definitely adds a nice tanginess and saltiness to the grilled cheese.

      Reply
  5. Sarah Klinkowitz

    May 11, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    White bread, cheese and butter? Wow!! This is definently comfort food!

    Reply
    • Vicky & Ruth

      May 18, 2014 at 6:27 pm

      Who doesn't like that, right???? 🙂

      Reply
  6. Dorie

    March 13, 2022 at 10:50 am

    Yummm, I have some sourdough bread baking right now. Can't wait for it to cool!!

    Reply
    • Vicky and Ruth

      March 13, 2022 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you Dorie! Homemade sourdough bread is the best!

      Reply

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