Italian Toasted Cheese Sandwiches
Elevate your grilled cheese game with these irresistible Italian Toasted Cheese Sandwiches! This easy-to-make recipe combines the rustic charm of sourdough bread with creamy fresh mozzarella, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and the vibrant flavor of pesto sauce. Finished with a crispy golden crust seasoned with a touch of garlic, oregano, and olive oil, each bite is packed with gooey, cheesy goodness and a hint of peppery arugula. Ready in just 20 minutes, these sandwiches are perfect for a quick lunch, satisfying snack, or casual weeknight dinner. Serve them fresh off the skillet and savor the ultimate Italian-inspired comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread slices
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup arugula leaves
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
Instructions
Lay the 8 slices of sourdough bread on a clean working surface.
Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
Slice the fresh mozzarella into thin pieces and layer 2 ounces onto 4 of the slices (pesto side up).
Spread 1/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes over the mozzarella on each of the same slices.
Top the sun-dried tomatoes with a few leaves of arugula.
Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top (pesto side down), creating 4 sandwiches.
Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter evenly on the outside of each piece of bread on the sandwiches.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
Heat a large skillet or pan over medium heat and brush a small amount of the olive oil mixture onto the cooking surface.
Place the sandwiches in the skillet, buttered side down, and cook for 3–4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure an even toast.
Brush the tops of the sandwiches with the remaining olive oil mixture before flipping.
Cook the other side for another 3–4 minutes until the bread is golden and crispy, and the mozzarella is melted.
Remove from the skillet and let rest for 1–2 minutes before slicing in half.
Serve warm and enjoy your Italian Toasted Cheese Sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 268.6 g | 344% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.0 g | 450% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 343 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 5415 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.7 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.0 g | ||
| Protein | 105.5 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1849 mg | 142% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 2939 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
