Spinach, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Panini Recipe

Spinach, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Panini Recipe

  • ¼ cup (50 ml) goat cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (50 ml) ricotta cheese
  • ¼ tsp (1 ml) Italian seasoning
  • 4 slices (½-inch/1 cm thick slices) sourdough bread
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 cup (250 ml) baby spinach leaves
  • ¼ cup (50 ml) sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • ¼ cup (50 ml) shaved Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch freshly ground black pepper
  1. Preheat panini grill to high.
  2. In a bowl, combine goat cheese, ricotta and Italian seasoning.
  3. Brush one side of each bread slice with oil. Place two slices on a work surface, oiled side down, and evenly layer with goat cheese mixture, spinach, tomatoes and Parmesan. Sprinkle with pepper. Cover with top halves, oiled side up, and press gently to pack.
  4. Place sandwiches in grill, close the top plate and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.