Get the recipe: My Kid's Favorite Spinach Grilled Cheese
Crispy on the outside, melty on the inside, and packed with a creamy spinach spread, this Spinach Grilled Cheese is a fun upgrade to the classic. No big spinach pieces — just a smooth, kid-friendly filling that toddlers, kids, and adults will happily devour.
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 4 slices bread of choice
- 4 slices white cheddar cheese (see notes)
- 1 tbsp butter or mayo (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the spinach, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and garlic powder. Blitz for 30-45 seconds or until the spinach is broken down and smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor if needed.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium-low heat.
- Spread the butter/mayo (if using) on one side of each piece of bread. Flip the bread over onto a cutting board.
- Spoon the spinach mixture on one or both sides of the bread. There will most likely be some leftover spinach cheese mixture for a later meal.
- Top one piece of bread with 1-2 slices of cheese, and then top with another piece of bread to make the sandwich.
- Place the sandwich on the preheated skillet and cook 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Notes
Age: 12+ months
Yield: 2 full sandwiches
Note on Cheese: for toddlers and younger kids, you can add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese to the spinach mixture right at the end of blending. This creates a less cheesy (messy) way to make these sandwiches.
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