Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese

We're getting toward summer, and that's when these sandwiches are best. Go to your local farmer's market and find the freshest and best bread, butter, and cheese that you can. If you can find fresh spinach, use it as well. Fresh artichokes take a lot of cooking to be soft enough for a spread, so go ahead and use the canned here, as they're already soft enough to use.

Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of sourdough bread (or whatever kind of bread you have available)
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 1 cup spinach
• 2-3 canned artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Heat half of the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook about 5 minutes.

2. Add spinach and artichokes and salt to taste. Cook until the spinach starts to wilt.

3. In a small bowl, combine the spinach and artichoke mixture with the ricotta and Parmesan cheese.

4. Put half of the mozzarella on one slice of bread. Then add the spinach and artichoke cheesy mixture, and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Add the second slice of bread on top, and then butter the outside of the sandwich.

5. Place sandwich in a skillet over medium heat. Cover and let look for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.

6. Flip sandwich and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Tip: The second side will likely cook faster, so watch closely to make sure you do not burn your sandwich.