Description
Quick easy pita grilled cheese is loaded with Mediterranean flavors of spinach, olive, and sun-dried tomato stuffed inside pita bread with cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 ounces baby spinach (about 3 cups)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 whole pita bread, cut in half
- 12 slices cheddar cheese (or 2.5 cups shredded)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles, about 1 minute. Add spinach and sauté until completely wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir in olives and sun-dried tomatoes. Mix well and set aside.
- Open each sliced pita pocket and arrange 1 slice of cheddar cheese inside (You can tear the slice in half and overlap them to make it easier to fit in). Top with 3 tablespoons of the spinach filling, then layer with another slice of cheese on top.
- Heat a clean skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute and use a silicone brush to brush with a little bit of oil. Place two stuffed pita halves on the hot pan at a time and cook until crispy and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side. Flip them over once and press down using the back of a flipper spatula.
- Repeat with the remaining pita pockets and serve warm.
Notes
Make ahead instructions: Meal prep is a great time-saver, and when you build your pita grilled cheese ahead of time, you can enjoy a fresh meal in just a few short minutes. You can make the filling and stuff the pitas ahead of time (or stuff them after), then store the stuffed pitas in the refrigerator until ready to cook. If storing for more than 2 hours, place the pita in an airtight container before storing.
How to store: Pita grilled cheese is best eaten fresh, but you can store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.
How to reheat: The best way to reheat your pita grilled cheese after it’s been cooked on the pan is in the oven. Place the pita grilled cheese on a baking tray and heat it for 10-15 minutes in a 375F oven (or in the air fryer at 375 F for 5-8 minutes). You can also reheat on the stove over medium-low heat until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean