Pizza Margherita Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)
Enjoy golden bread, mozzarella, tomato, basil, and marinara for a comforting, flavor-packed sandwich.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 4 slices sourdough or rustic Italian bread
→ Cheese
02 - 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
03 - 1.5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables & Herbs
04 - 1 medium ripe tomato, thinly sliced
05 - 8 to 10 fresh basil leaves
→ Sauce
06 - 4 tablespoons pizza sauce or good-quality marinara
→ Butter
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Seasonings
08 - Pinch of salt
09 - Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
10 - Pinch of dried oregano (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Spread one side of each slice of bread with softened butter.
02 - Flip the bread slices and spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on the unbuttered side of each slice.
03 - Arrange mozzarella slices, tomato slices, and fresh basil leaves on two of the bread slices, sauce side up.
04 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried oregano if desired evenly over the cheese and vegetables.
05 - Top with the remaining bread slices, keeping the sauce side facing in and the buttered side facing out.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches from the pan, allow to cool for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 20 minutes so perfect for busy weeknights
- Melty cheese and golden bread make every bite irresistible
- Uses easy-to-find ingredients you probably already have
- Adaptable for different breads cheeses and dietary needs
02 -
- High in calcium and protein from all that cheese
- A kid-friendly indulgence offering pizzalike fun with less mess
- Vegetarian and customizable for gluten-free needs
03 -
- Always let your mozzarella come to room temperature so it melts faster and more evenly inside the sandwich
- Butter your bread edge to edge for the most consistent golden crust
- Use a heavy spatula or panini press if you want that extra crisp outside and extra gooey pull-apart inside