# Stacked Antipasti Sandwiches The Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Recipe Includes Appetizers By Jordy E | Published 2013-04-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinach-and-artichoke-grilled-cheese References: [joythebaker](http://joythebaker.com/2013/04/spinach-and-artichoke-grilled-cheese-sandwich/) & [joythebaker](http://www.joythebaker.com) Joy the Baker's Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich post brings a popular antipasti dish into this stacked realm of cooking. Layered bits of greens are mixed with the artichoke vegetable here, changing up [standard grilled cheese recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-grilled-cheese). While the [classic sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheesestyle-bites) has displayed exceptional staying power, current takes on the snack have included novel flavors and motifs, hence the incorporation of [cream cheese and sriracha sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-spice-menu) here. To put together this concoction, Joy whipped up a thick filling made of canned artichoke hearts, garlic, white cheddar, jack cheese and garlic. Together these ingredients lined the slices of bread which were subsequently grilled to a golden brown, the exact shading one should aim to get. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stacked Sandwiches:** Incorporating appetizers into sandwich recipes creates new flavor profiles and reimagine classic dishes. - **Novel Grilled Cheese Recipes:** Innovative takes on the classic grilled cheese sandwich using non-traditional ingredients creates new opportunities for restaurant menus. - **Antipasti in New Forms:** Applying antipasti dishes to different contexts such as sandwiches, opens the door to new and unique food creations and an expansion of the antipasti market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** New grilled cheese recipes with non-traditional ingredients creates innovative and unique restaurant menu options. - **Food Industry:** New recipe ideas that incorporate appetizers into sandwiches opens the door to new flavor profiles, food products and market opportunities. - **Catering Industry:** Innovative sandwich recipes that incorporate antipasti can give catering companies the opportunity to offer unique options to their customers for events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remixed Italian Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/di-stefano-mozz.md) - [Italian Salad-Inspired Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-sandwich.md) - [Gourmet Grilled Cheese Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-eric-greenspan.md) - [Bloody Mary Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloody-mary-grilled-cheese.md) - [Salad-Inspired Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-grilled-cheese.md) - [Meat-Infused Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-and-bacon-grilled-cheese.md) - [Flavorful Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castello-cheese.md) - [Layered Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-royale-grilled-cheese.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-pizzas.md)