Description
This Italian Grilled Cheese sandwich features thick-cut sourdough bread layered with melty mozzarella cheese and slathered with flavorful roasted garlic herb butter. Perfectly pan-toasted to a golden crisp and served warm, it makes a comforting and savory meal especially delightful with a side of tomato soup.
Ingredients
Butter
- 1 (3.5 oz) tub Epicurean Butter Roasted Garlic Herb Flavored Butter, softened
Bread
- 8 slices thick-cut sourdough bread
Cheese
- 12 oz sliced mozzarella cheese, about 16 slices
Optional
- Tomato soup, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Spread the softened roasted garlic herb flavored butter evenly on one side of each slice of thick-cut sourdough bread. This will help create a crispy, flavorful crust when grilling.
- Preheat the Skillet: Place a large, non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and allow it to warm up. Cooking at medium-low ensures the bread toasts slowly while the cheese melts thoroughly without burning.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Layer two slices of bread butter-side down in the skillet. On each slice, place four slices of mozzarella cheese evenly, then cover each with another slice of bread, butter side up to form the sandwiches.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Cook the sandwiches over medium-low heat for about 4-5 minutes until the bottom bread side turns golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwiches and toast the other side for another 4-5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the bread to crisp up perfectly.
- Repeat: Remove the cooked sandwiches and repeat the process with the remaining bread and cheese to make additional sandwiches.
- Serve: Serve the Italian grilled cheese sandwiches warm alongside tomato soup, if desired, for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use softened butter to spread easily and evenly for best results.
- Cooking on medium-low heat prevents burning and helps melt the cheese slowly.
- Thick-cut sourdough bread is recommended for a sturdy sandwich that crisps well without becoming soggy.
- Optional tomato soup pairs wonderfully with the rich and savory sandwich.
- Can be customized by adding fresh basil or tomato slices for extra flavor.
- To reheat, grill the sandwich again briefly in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Pan Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
