Spinach and Three-Cheese Ciabatta Melts
These crispy ciabatta melts feature a savory spinach filling and a gooey blend of three cheeses. It is a quick and satisfying meal perfect for a simple lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Spinach Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sandwich Assembly
- 2 ciabatta rolls halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or softened butter for the bread exterior
- 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic
- Sauté the garlic until fragrant and pale gold
- Stir in the spinach and cook until hot and no visible liquid remains in the pan
- Season the spinach with salt and pepper and remove from the heat
- Brush the outer sides of the ciabatta rolls with olive oil or butter
- Place the bottom halves of the rolls in a skillet over medium-low heat
- Layer half of the mozzarella, feta, and parmesan onto the bottom rolls
- Spread the warm spinach mixture over the cheese and sprinkle with red pepper flakes
- Top with the remaining cheese and the top halves of the rolls
- Place a heavy pot or cast iron press on top of the sandwiches to flatten them
- Cook until the bottom is deep golden brown
- Flip the sandwiches and cook the other side until deep golden brown and the cheese is melted