How to Make Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a classic grilled cheese sandwich - oozing with melted cheese and crispy on the outside. And when you add a touch of Italian flair to this beloved dish, you take it to a whole new level of deliciousness. Italian grilled cheese sandwiches are a mouthwatering combination of molten mozzarella, savory Italian meats, and zesty tomato sauce, all encased within golden brown slices of garlic buttered bread. The result is a decadent and comforting sandwich that is perfect fo...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder (Optional)
  • 12 slices white bread
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar vodka marinara sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 sandwiches

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • Place 6 slices of bread onto a baking sheet. Spread a small handful of mozzarella cheese over each slice. Top with remaining 6 slices of bread.
  • Mix together butter and garlic powder in a small bowl; brush some garlic butter over tops of sandwiches or spread with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
  • Place sandwiches under the broiler until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the sheet from the oven, flip sandwiches, brush tops with garlic butter, and sprinkle with oregano. Return to the broiler; cook until tops are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Cut sandwiches in half diagonally; serve immediately with vodka sauce on the side for dipping.
  • Nutrition

    394 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 1032mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 398mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 442mg