Open Faced Spinach and Feta Melt
Transform your mealtime with this irresistible Open-Faced Spinach and Feta Melt, a simple yet sophisticated recipe that’s perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. Picture golden slices of crusty sourdough or baguette layered with tender garlic-sautéed spinach, a bold crumble of creamy feta, and gooey melted mozzarella, all baked to bubbly perfection. This recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and offers a harmonious blend of tangy, savory, and cheesy flavors with a delightful crunch. Customizable with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a kick, this vegetarian melt is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat. Serve it as a stand-alone dish or pair it with a fresh side salad for a wholesome and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining, these melts are bound to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Crusty bread (such as sourdough or baguette)
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, careful not to burn it.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring until wilted. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Season the spinach with salt, ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
Place the slices of crusty bread onto a baking sheet.
Evenly divide the sautéed spinach among the bread slices, spreading it to cover the surface.
Sprinkle a generous amount of crumbled feta cheese over the spinach on each slice.
Top each slice with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
If desired, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for a golden-brown topping, watching closely to prevent burning.
Remove the melts from the oven and let them cool for a minute or two before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Open-Faced Spinach and Feta Melt!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.3 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 931 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 55 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
