Description
Mozzarella and Feta Pita Grilled Cheese delivers Mediterranean comfort with crispy pita layered between melted cheeses. Creamy textures and tangy flavors blend seamlessly, offering a quick gourmet experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 pita pockets (from 2 pita loaves, cut in half)
- 3 ounces (85 grams) feta cheese
- 3 to 4 ounces (85 to 113 grams) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into ¼-inch slices
- 3 heaping cups baby spinach
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ to ⅓ cup basil pesto
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
Finishing Ingredient:
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Gently warm pita bread to enhance its pliability, preventing tears during preparation.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat until the surface becomes glossy.
- Add baby spinach to the pan and sauté for approximately two minutes, stirring intermittently until leaves become tender and slightly wilted.
- Remove spinach from heat and set aside on a plate to cool slightly.
- Carefully open each pita pocket, creating a delicate pocket for filling.
- Distribute crumbled feta cheese evenly across the interior bottom of each pita pocket.
- Spread a thin layer of basil pesto over the feta cheese, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Nestle the wilted spinach inside the pita, creating a soft green foundation.
- Layer fresh mozzarella slices atop the spinach, arranging them to maximize cheese coverage.
- Strategically place sun-dried tomatoes between mozzarella layers for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Brush both exterior surfaces of each stuffed pita with additional extra virgin olive oil.
- Return grill pan to medium-high heat, allowing surface to reheat thoroughly.
- Carefully position prepared pitas onto the hot pan, ensuring direct contact with cooking surface.
- Apply gentle pressure using a spatula, promoting even browning and cheese melting.
- After 1-2 minutes, delicately flip pitas and continue cooking until golden brown char marks appear and cheese becomes completely molten.
- Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning while guaranteeing thorough cheese melting.
Notes
- Discover a Mediterranean-inspired twist on classic grilled cheese that transforms simple pita pockets into a gourmet meal.
- Sautéing spinach beforehand releases moisture and concentrates its earthy flavor, preventing soggy sandwich interiors.
- Basil pesto adds a vibrant, herbaceous layer that perfectly complements the tangy feta and creamy mozzarella cheeses.
- Pressing pitas gently while grilling creates crispy exterior char marks and helps melt cheese evenly throughout each pocket.
- Sun-dried tomatoes contribute a concentrated sweetness and complex umami note that elevates the overall sandwich profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg