Spinach Artichoke And Monterey Jack Grilled Cheese Food

MONTEREY ARTICHOKE PANINI

Steps:

• Top two slices of bread with a slice of cheese each; layer each with 1/4 cup artichokes, 1/4 cup spinach, two tomato slices and remaining cheese. Top with remaining bread. Spread butter over outside of sandwiches. , Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

SPINACH, ARTICHOKE AND MONTEREY JACK GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Instructions Warm olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon and discard. Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the artichoke hearts, sour cream and nutmeg; heat through. (Do not boil.) Remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top four slices of bread with 2 tablespoons monterey jack. Layer with spinach-artichoke mixture. Top with remaining monterey jack and bread. Spread butter on the outside of sandwiches. Toast one sandwich, covered, in a large skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until the side is golden brown. Flip sandwich; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes longer or until bread is lightly golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat step with remaining sandwiches.

ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Bring the cream to a simmer over medium heat and add the Monterey Jack, cream cheese, garlic powder, Worcestershire, salt and fresh pepper. Continuously stir to prevent sticking until the cheeses melt.
• While slowly stirring, add the spinach, artichoke hearts, and scallions. Stir until mixed and the spinach is wilted.
• This dip can be served immediately or served chilled.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large saute pan.
• Add minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add spinach and a pinch of salt and cook for a few minutes until wilted.
• Add chopped artichoke hearts and cook for about 2 minutes more.
• Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat griddle or pan for frying. (You can use a panini press, but don't press down too hard or it will make a mess.).
• Meanwhile, spread margarine on one side of each piece of bread, or spray with cooking spray.
• On opposite side of 6 slices of bread sprinkle some jack cheese, then spread about 1/4 cup of spinach artichoke mixture. Top with some more shredded jack. Place top piece of bread, butter side out, on top, making 6 sandwiches.
• Grill until browned on each side.
• Let cool slightly before eating or you'll burn your mouth!