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Ah, ha. I’ve got a doozy for you today.
Spinach and Artichokes Melts! Yes!
So you know your favorite party dip, spinach and artichoke? Yeah, I totally slathered that ALL over some bread and grilled it up grilled cheese style. It’s pretty much the best thing your face is gonna meet today. I mean it’s Monday, let’s be honest we don’t encounter a whole lot of amazingness on a Monday. No offense to your boss, husband, your kids or that boring turkey sandwich you would have eaten.
Have you guys ever been to a Claddagh Irish Pub? They have a few in Ohio, Pennsylvania and I think a few other states in the Midwest. I have only been there a handful of times when I was younger, but I always got the same thing, the Chicken Spinach Melt.
My grandma and I would go shopping on the weekends a lot, we like to shop and she loves to go out to lunch. So we’d shop, work up quite the appetite, and have some lunch. I know pretty fun right? Sounds like a good Saturday to me!
I have no idea what was in that melt other than spinach, artichokes and chicken. Honestly I can not even believe I remember what it tasted like it was so long ago, but I created a pretty good copy cat.
Basically the spread is a lightened up version of spinach and artichoke dip. Seriously, I could eat this stuff with a spoon it’s so good (good thing the recipe makes extra dip, you know for the “taste test”). Slather it on some sourdough bread and grill in a pan so it gets all oozy, gooey, crispy and delicious! Yeah, I know. Whoa!
Trust me this is gonna brighten your Monday right up. Oh and hey, isn’t that big sporting event thingy this Sunday? Oh yeah the Super Bowl. Yeah, this is pretty much perfect for that.
Spinach and Artichoke Melts
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup milk (I used 2%, but whatever you have will be fine)
- 1 ounce cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt, I used 0%
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed, about 5 ounces
- 1 (8 ounce) jar grilled artichoke hearts or you can sub marinated artichokes, chopped
- 1 chicken breast, grilled and sliced thin (optional)
- 8 slices thick sourdough or tuscan bread
- butter, for spreading
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for a couple of minutes. Whisk in flour until it makes a paste. Cook over medium-low heat for a minute or two, then pour in milk. Stir and cook one minute, if your paste gets too thick splash in more milk.
- Add cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan and pepper. Stir until cheeses are melted. Stir in the greek yogurt until smooth. Chop artichokes and spinach and add to the sauce. Stir to combine. Dip will be thick, just use some muscle and stir in those veggies!
- Heat a skillet (or griddle, etc) oven medium-low heat. Butter the outsides of every bread slice, then spread a good amount (any where from 1-3 tablespoons) of the spinach and artichoke dip on the inside (the non-buttered side) of each slice. If using, top one slice with the sliced grilled chicken. Top off with another slice of bread, buttered-side up. Cook until each side is golden and crisp and cheese is melted, then gently flip and do the same.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
So deliciously awesome. Ahhh.
Made with yogurt it is not good. Would try again with a better spinach artichoke recipe. I couldn’t even finish my sandwich.
Hi Clark,
Thanks for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, so sorry to hear it was not enjoyed! xT
Is it possible to other kin’s of bread? If so,what would you recommend?
Hi Mae,
I think sourdough or tuscan bread works best here:) But feel free to use another bread of your liking! Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
Making it tonight !! Sandwich is grilling now !!
It was so yummy ?
I hope you love the recipe Esther!
This. Was. Delicious. I’m picky about my Spinach and Artichoke dip, and this recipe is fantastic!
Thank you so much Shanell! xTieghan
Add the chicken! It makes a huge difference. Also, I used fresh spinach sautéed in olive oil and red wine vinegar. The chicken was cooked in salt, pepper, oregano, and a little “slap your mama” Seasoning. On point??
Sounds amazing! I am so glad this turned out so well for you Tony! Thank you! xTieghan
Está receita é maravilhosa ! Muito saborosa! Sou brasileira, vivo no Brasil, saúde para você!
Obrigado! xTieghan
TG
I ate at Claddagh in Pittsburgh once! That is what I ordered. I was a chef for a Frat House at Carnegie Mellon University and immediately went into my kitchen and recreated this sandwich! They had to have it 2x monthly or there was hell to pay!! lol
That is so amazing! I am so glad everyone is loving this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Glad I found you!!! Everything looks YUMMY!!
Thank you so much Vicki! I am so glad you are loving the recipes on my blog!
Made It!!!! Fantastic!!!!
Thank you Valencia!
Boy, am I late trying this beautiful sandwich. I’ll going to do these Thursday and I’ll let you know how it turned out. It’s looks Delicious and I bet it taste Devine.
Thank you
Can’t wait to hear what you think Valencia, thanks for trying it!
Already tested this recipe.
Very good and delicious
Thank you! I am glad you like this!
I just love your recipes. They are different and creative. I will try this one so soom and I’ll be back just to share my impressions.
Great! I hope you love this Lia! Thank you!
Good morning,
I love this recipe I wish it was in a video
For my son.
Thank you Daisy!
This recipe calls for a 1 oz jar of grilled artichoke hearts…this has to be a misprint, right? Shouldn’t it be more ounces than that?
Hi Amy, sorry about that. It is 1 (8 ounce) jar. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
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Thank you!