Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJolly Pumpkin Café & BreweryArtichoke Sandwich Recipe

Artichoke Sandwich Recipe

Time25m
Serves2

Make Artichoke Sandwich Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Sandwich filling

Method

Sandwich filling

  1. 1

    Prepare artichokes

    Drain the canned artichoke hearts well and pat dry with paper towels. Roughly chop them into 1/2-inch pieces and transfer to a medium mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Wilt spinach (if using fresh)

    Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the packed spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted (about 1–2 minutes). Remove from heat, let cool slightly, squeeze out excess moisture, then chop roughly and add to the bowl with the artichokes. If using baby spinach raw, simply chop and add without wilting.

  3. 3

    Make cheese mixture

    To the bowl with artichokes and spinach add the goat cheese (or cream cheese), grated parmesan, minced garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Use a fork or small spatula to mash and combine until the mixture is creamy but still has some texture from the chopped artichokes. If mixture seems very stiff, stir in up to 1 teaspoon olive oil or a splash of water to loosen.

Bread & assembly

  1. 4

    Prepare bread

    Split the ciabatta rolls horizontally. Lightly butter or brush the cut sides with the remaining olive oil (about 2 teaspoons of the 1 tbsp total called for; adjust as needed).

  2. 5

    Toast bread

    Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Toast the cut sides of the rolls until golden and slightly crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side. Alternatively, toast under a broiler 1–2 minutes until golden — watch carefully to avoid burning.

  3. 6

    Assemble sandwiches

    Divide the artichoke-cheese mixture evenly between the bottom halves of the rolls and spread to the edges. Top each with sliced tomato (if using) and a handful of arugula or mixed greens. Close sandwiches with top halves of the rolls.

  4. 7

    Optional pan-press

    If you prefer a warm, pressed sandwich, return assembled sandwiches to the hot skillet, press gently with a heavy spatula or a panini press, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until warmed through and the filling softens.

  5. 8

    Serve

    Cut sandwiches in half if desired and serve immediately while the bread is crisp and the filling is creamy.

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