White Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
These White Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches combine the creamy richness of cottage or ricotta cheese with mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, and Italian herbs for a deliciously melty and savory twist on a classic grilled cheese. Perfect for a quick lunch or comforting dinner, these sandwiches are cooked on the stovetop to a golden crisp perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 5 to 7 sandwiches, depending on bread size 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
- ½ cup cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive or canola oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅟16 teaspoon black pepper (optional, increase to ⅛ teaspoon if preferred)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 cups)
Sandwich
- 10 to 14 slices of bread (depending on size)
- About 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: If using large curd cottage cheese, blend it until mostly smooth. Combine the cottage or ricotta cheese with olive oil in a bowl. Add minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese, and mix well.
- Add Mozzarella Cheese: Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese, mixing thoroughly to combine all cheeses and seasonings evenly.
- Butter the Bread: Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread with softened butter.
- Assemble Sandwiches in Skillet: Place half of the bread slices, buttered side down, onto a preheated skillet or griddle over medium heat. Evenly divide the cheese mixture onto these slices.
- Top and Cook: Place the remaining slices of bread on top of the cheese mixture with the buttered side facing up. Cook over medium heat until the bottom bread slices are lightly browned, then carefully flip the sandwiches and cook the other side until browned and the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve Warm: Remove from skillet and serve the sandwiches hot for the best melty, savory experience.
Notes
- If you prefer a smoother cheese filling, ensure to blend the cottage cheese thoroughly before mixing.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, add an extra half clove of minced garlic.
- Adjust black pepper quantity according to your taste preferences.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned griddle for even cooking and easy flipping.
- Serve with a side salad or tomato soup for a complete meal.
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