Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup packed thawed frozen spinach (from a 10-oz. pkg.)
• 4 oz. fontina cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 3 Tbsp. (about ¾ oz.) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup drained chopped artichoke heart quarters (from an 8.5-oz. can)
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 6 Tbsp. mayonnaise, divided
• 8 1/2-in.-thick slices Italian bread

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Drain spinach, squeezing out as much liquid as possible. Place spinach in a large bowl. Stir in fontina, cream cheese, Parmesan, artichokes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and 3 tablespoons mayonnaise until well combined.
2. Assemble sandwiches:
3. Spread remaining 3 tablespoons mayonnaise over 1 side of each bread slice. Place 4 bread slices, mayonnaise side down, on a cutting board. Spread spinach mixture on top. Cover with remaining 4 bread slices, mayonnaise side up.
4. Cook sandwiches:
5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add 2 sandwiches; cook, occasionally pressing down with a spatula, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. (Adjust heat as needed to prevent overbrowning.) Transfer sandwiches to cutting board; cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Wipe skillet clean and cook remaining 2 sandwiches.

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