Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches is my favorite twist to a traditional grilled cheese! Any dinner that's ready in 15 minutes is my kind of easy weeknight meal!
So, I get asked all the time, “Do you really cook EVERY night?!” My answer is always “YES” but that doesn't always mean its fancy! I'm sure most mom's can relate when I admit that on some nights, come 6 o'clock I'm ready to throw on my pajamas, crash on the couch and never get up.
Those nights are what we call “Soup and Grilled Cheese” nights! We whip up a simple, yummy soup like this skinny tomato basil soup, or this easy tortellini soup and make these amazing Italian Grilled Cheese sandwiches to go with! BAM–dinner done in 30 minutes!
The word “Italian” in these sandwiches makes them sound super impressive, I know 😉 — well….they're not. haha. But, they're the easiest thing in the world to make and they always, always satisfy! Spread a layer of your favorite marinara sauce on the inside slices of some thick, crusty artisan bread.
Good bread is the key to an awesome grilled cheese! Next, layer it with cheese, and grill it until the outside is crispy and the inside is melted.
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Recipe
Italian Grilled Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 slices crusty artisan bread
- 8 thin slices mozzarella cheese (or about ⅓ cup shredded)
- 8 thin slices cheddar cheese
- 1 cup marinara pasta sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves , chopped (optional)
- butter (for spreading on bread)
Instructions
- Spread butter on the "outside" pieces of bread that will touch the griddle when cooking.
- Spread marinara sauce on the inside pieces of the sandwich bread.
- Layer mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of the marinara sauce. Top with fresh basil, if using.
- Place bread slices together to make a sandwich. Place sandwich on hot griddle or skillet and cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown and toasted.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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I would have liked the recipe from the NYT for their Marinara Sauce but you have to be a member. Any chance you can provide this recipe within your blog? I haven’t tried your Italian Grilled Cheese yet but have made several other recipes from you and all have been great! I also have your cookbook. Many thanks!!
We are so glad you have loved the recipes you have tried from us! This is our favorite marinara sauce recipe: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/marinara-sauce/. We hope you enjoy these grilled cheese sandwiches!
These were the best grilled cheeses I’ve ever had! Paired them with a creamy tomato and basil soup, perfection!
I would personally call this a “marinara” grilled cheese.
The kids were okay with it. The adults, not so much.
Many delis have an “Italian” grilled cheese that is layered Pesto, Mozzarella Cheese, and Sliced Tomato.
Thereby being the colors of the flag of Italy – green, white and red.
I made your sautéed mushrooms. Adding butter to oil, cooking at high heat and adding a little red wine made the day.
Thankshanks