Happy New Year, foodie friends! 🎉 Can you believe it's already 2024? Time flies when you're eating good, right? Speaking of good eats, with all these New Year resolutions flying around – from health goals to trying things like the Daniel Fast – we've got just the thing to keep your taste buds jumping and your health goals on point!
Meet Your New Fave: The Spinach Melt Sandwich
First off, let's hear it for spinach – our green, leafy superhero! This baby isn't just for your grandma's salad bowl; we’re talking about a creamy, dreamy sandwich filling that's about to rock your world.
Creamy, Dreamy, and Oh-So-Green!
We mix up thawed spinach (easy-peasy, right?) with mayo, sour cream, and – wait for it – Knorr vegetable mix. Yes, hunny, that’s the secret sauce! A little cube action with cream cheese, and you’ve got yourself a mixture that’s like a cashmere blanket for your taste buds.
Bread and Cheese: The Dynamic Duo
Now, grab some thick-cut wheat bread and slather on that Kerrygold Garlic Herb Butter (because we're all about that flavor, darling!). Top it off with a handful of shredded cheese – whatever makes your heart sing – and let it get all ooey-gooey.
Fresh Veggies for That Crunch
Tomatoes and alfalfa sprouts join the party to keep things fresh and crispy. This ain’t just a sandwich; it's a full-on flavor experience.
Assemble and Devour!
Put it all together, and what do you get? A Spinach Melt Sandwich that’s not just good for your body but also for your soul. Whether you’re rocking the Daniel Fast, trying out Meatless Mondays, or just in the mood for something scrumptious, this sandwich is your new best friend.
So, here’s to making 2024 the year of delicious decisions! Let’s eat our way to happiness, one Spinach Melt Sandwich at a time!
Queen Bee Kitchen LLC – Keeping it fun, fresh, and flavorful all year long! 🥳🥪
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Alright, let’s break it down with some tips and tricks to make this sandwich a knockout:
Tip #1: Spinach – The Easy Green!
Frozen spinach is your BFF here. Thaw it overnight or give it a quick zap in the microwave. Squeeze out the water like it owes you money – dry spinach is key!
Tip #2: Creamy Mix – The Heartbeat of Your Sandwich
Mix mayo, sour cream, and Knorr veggie mix like you're a DJ mixing beats. Throw in cubed cream cheese for that 'wow' factor. It's like little surprise parties in every bite!
Trick #1: Cheese, Please!
Don’t skimp on the cheese. It’s the glue that holds this masterpiece together. Plus, who doesn’t love more cheese?
Tip #3: Bread Matters
Choose a good, sturdy bread like thick-cut wheat. It’s not just a flavor thing; it’s about having a strong foundation for all that yummy filling.
Trick #2: Butter Up!
Kerrygold Garlic Herb Butter isn’t just a suggestion; it’s a necessity. It takes your bread from "Meh" to "More, please!"
Tip #4: Fresh Veggies for the Win
Those tomato slices and alfalfa sprouts? They’re not just for show. They add freshness and crunch. It’s all about balancing flavors and textures.
Trick #3: The Perfect Sear
Give those tomatoes a quick sear in the pan. It’s like giving them a little pep talk before they join the party.
Tip #5: Assemble with Love
Layer it up and press down slightly – let them ingredients get to know each other. Cut diagonally, because we're fancy like that.
Ingredients
Thick cut wheat bread
24 oz frozen chopped spinach (2 x 12 oz bags)
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
4 oz cream cheese (half of an 8 oz package)
1 packet Knorr vegetable mix
Shredded Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
2 sliced tomatoes
Alfalfa sprouts
Kerrygold Garlic Herb Butter
Prepare the Spinach:
Thaw the frozen spinach under cold running water.
Squeeze the spinach to remove as much water as possible.
Make Spinach Mixture:
In a mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3/4 cup sour cream, and the packet of Knorr vegetable mix.
Cube the cream cheese and add it to the bowl.
Mix the ingredients gently to ensure small chunks of cream cheese remain.
Cover and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Assemble the Sandwich:
Butter one side of each slice of thick-cut wheat bread with Kerrygold Garlic Herb Butter.
Preheat a pan or griddle over medium-high heat.
Place the bread, buttered side down, on the griddle.
Top each slice of bread with a generous amount of shredded cheese. Cover slightly to help the cheese melt.
Keep an eye on the bread, adjusting the heat to avoid burning.
Once the cheese is melted, remove the bread from the heat.
Cook Spinach Mixture:
In the same pan, add 1 cup of the chilled spinach mixture.
Flatten the mixture and cook until it is heated through.
Build the Sandwich:
Place the heated spinach mixture on top of the cheesy bread slice.
Optionally, quickly sear the tomato slices in the pan for a few seconds on each side and add them on top of the spinach mixture.
Add alfalfa sprouts over the tomatoes.
Cap the sandwich with the other slice of bread, cheesy side down.
Final Touch:
Cut the sandwich diagonally and serve warm.
Your Turn to Shine!
So, there you have it – a Spinach Melt Sandwich that’s perfect for any New Year's resolution, be it health goals or just trying something new. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen newbie, this sandwich is gonna make you the MVP of your kitchen.
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