Description
Creamy white pizza grilled cheese sandwiches combine Italian-inspired flavors with classic comfort food. Melted mozzarella, herbs, and garlic blend perfectly between crispy, golden-brown bread slices that you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mozzarella shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces (340 grams) cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
- 10 to 14 slices of bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/16 teaspoon black pepper (optional: 1/8 teaspoon if you prefer more)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Cooking Components:
- 1 teaspoon olive or canola oil
Instructions
- Transform cottage or ricotta cheese into a creamy consistency by blending or stirring until smooth and uniform.
- Infuse the cheese with olive oil, creating a rich and silky base for the sandwich filling.
- Elevate the flavor profile by incorporating finely minced garlic, fragrant basil, robust oregano, and a touch of salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle in freshly grated Parmesan cheese to add depth and sharpness to the mixture.
- Gently fold in shredded mozzarella, ensuring even distribution throughout the cheese blend.
- Prepare the bread slices by applying a delicate layer of butter on one side of each piece.
- Position the buttered side of half the bread slices face-down in a preheated skillet or griddle.
- Carefully spread the prepared cheese mixture evenly across the bread in the skillet, creating a generous and uniform layer.
- Crown the cheese layer with the remaining bread slices, positioning the buttered side facing upward.
- Allow the sandwiches to sizzle over medium heat, monitoring the bottom slice until it achieves a golden-brown, crispy texture.
- Skillfully flip the sandwiches, cooking the opposite side until equally bronzed and the cheese melts into a luxurious, gooey consistency.
- Remove from heat, let cool briefly, then slice and serve these decadent white pizza grilled cheese sandwiches.
Notes
- Customize cottage cheese texture by blending for smoother consistency, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Mix herbs and cheeses thoroughly to create a rich, flavorful filling that enhances the sandwich’s taste profile.
- Use room temperature butter for easier spreading and more even browning of bread, creating a golden, crispy exterior.
- Experiment with different bread types like sourdough or whole grain to add unique flavor and nutritional variety to the classic grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg