Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

These were absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I used a slice of provolone and cheddar for each sandwich and grilled these on my George Foreman. I made some garlic butter using 1/4 cup of butter, 1 tsp granulated garlic, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tbls parmesan cheese, dash of salt and pepper and 1 tsp oregano. I mixed this together and spread it over the sandwiches before I grilled them. They came out perfect! I will definitley be making these again. Thanks NYCDAVE for a very simple but tasty recipe.

I've made these several times and the sandwiches are always a big hit with my brood! Just add soup or a salad and dinner is done! I take the easy way out and make on stovetop. I melt butter in a large skillet, and spinkle in garlic powder, onion powder and oregano. I then add 3 slices of bread, sprinkle cheese on each slice and add top slices of bread. After the bottom seared, I flip. Also, I use a mixture of whatever shredded cheeses I have on hand: Italian, swiss, mozzarella and/or parmesan. If you need more sandwiches than your skillet will hold, wipe out skillet and add another round of butter and seasonings; otherwise, second round will taste burnt. I omit the marinara as my boys said 'doesn't need it'. Next time I will try with olive oil instead of butter to reduce the 'bad' fat content. Thanks for a new twist on an old favorite!

Really great QUICK QUICK recipe. I made the mistake of thinking that the stove would be faster for this, wish I had tried the broiler. Definitely doing that next time, or using the sandwich maker, which this is also good with....I'm beginning to think that these are the only grilled cheeses my boyfriend wants now. Be sure to use whole milk mozzarella for the best taste!!!

This is delicious.I only made 2 sandwiches because 6 was too much for little ole me. I also used wheat bread instead of white and it still tasted great!!!!

My 8 year old loved these! Thanks for the new twist on grilled cheese! PS Make mine on the griddle instead of in the oven. I even added a little Parmesan cheese to mine and it was delish (:

These were a nice change from ordinary grilled cheese and were almost as easy. I used softened margarine and mixed the garlic (I used 1/2 t) and oregano into it before spreading it onto the bread. I also just cooked them on my griddle. I thought this made them much easier than using a broiler as I tend to burn rather than broil.

This is the greatest grilled cheese ever! I made these with "Italian Wedding Soup I" (from this site) for dinner one night and my whole family asked for them the next day for lunch. They are amazing.

Great twist on grilled cheese, just like garlic bread with cheese in a sandwich form. I dipped em' in "pizza soup II" (from this site) and that worked great for me. Thanks NYC Dave!

These are good. Used regular, salted butter, Texas Toast, Italian seasonings + the garlic powder, mozzarella cheese slices and whatever spaghetti or marinara sauce I happen to have on hand. Have also pan fried these, the kids like them better that way.

I thought a grilled cheese sandwich was a grilled cheese sandwich, but this is a nice way to mix it up a bit!

Here’s what I had on hand. Spelt bread, fresh slicing mozzarella and Trader Joe’s Vodka Sauce. I melted unsalted butter and added oregano, garlic powder & a little garlic salt, all to taste (pretend you’re making garlic bread). I brushed the butter mix on one side of the bread and tossed it, butter side down in a heated skillet drizzled with EVOO (for a nice brown crust). Then I placed a layer of thick sliced mozzarella on and topped with another slice of bread. I brushed the tops with the butter mixture and waited for the magic. Flip and brown the other side and done. Cut in quarters for easy dipping and serve with sauce. Here’s the reason for the long review: These tasted like THE BEST MOZZARELLA STICKS WE’VE EVER HAD. The grains in the bread crisped up and mixed with the seasoned butter just like Italian bread crumbs but better (this alone would keep me from using plain white bread). The fact that I sliced the cheese so thick gave a nice ratio of cheese to bread. They where so good, we picked up more cheese and regular marinara sauce (we liked it better with this) and made them the next night, served with Italian Wedding Soup (great idea from another reviewer!). As I write this I am starting to crave another one but I must control myself because these are not exactly diet food. I don’t think they would come out like this broiled, so I probably won’t try them that way. I definitely will, however, be making these again and again. Thank you NYCDAVE, what a treat!

Maybe my expectations were too high...but this was disappointing. Good, but not great.

5-star cheese sandwich. I made it in the frying pan as I didn't want to turn the oven on. Second time I made it I took another reviewer's suggestion to put a little thick homemade marinara sauce inside the sandwich; made it with cheddar cheese bread, used cheddar cheese, with a little sprinkle of Parmesan (had no mozzarella). Grrrreat! Will make it this way in future. Won't ever be able to go back to an ordinary grilled cheese.

Yummy. I was looking for some different sandwiches other than plain old grilled cheese. I used italian bread instead of white bread. I also just used I Can't Beleive It's Not Butter spray, and then sprinkled the garlic powder and italian seasoning on top. I don't have a broiler drawer, so I just put it on a cookie sheet on the bottom rack, and set the broiler to 'low' and it only took 2-3 minutes on each side.

My family loves cheese and loves garlic bread, so it was a win win for me :)

GREAT twist to grilled cheese! I mixed the oregano in w/ the butter instead of sprinkling it on top. Be sure to watch them under the broiler!! Mine were done in less than a min on each side. Dipped into pizza sauce and these made for a great treat! Would make these again when we're in need for a change!

Very yummy. Next time I will opt out on the vodka sauce, it is rich enough without it. I also will just grill it open faced next time with a lid so the cheese melts as broiling it didn't quite get the crunch in the middle because I didn't want to burn the edges. A couple changes, the butter spread I used fresh garlic, a little italian dressing mixed in with the butter, then sprinkled basil, oregano and parsley on top. I used sourdough (not recommended) next time I will use french or italian bread. I also added a couple pieces of bacon which went great with it. All in all a good sandwich that can easily be a great sandwich.

Fantastico! I would have never thought to make Grilled Cheese with Garlic Bread!

I wouldn't want to give up the regular kind of grilled cheese but this was very good and a nice change. I used a slice of provolone and shredded mozz. and regular marinara sauce. The dipping sauce really makes it.

Really yummy! We put fresh basil and thin tomato slices on ours as well, and they were soooo good! I just popped mine in the skillet til' they were browned on both sides- a quick and easy lunch! Thanks for sharing!!!

Yum! I used fresh mozzarella and added parmesan and a little cheddar. Next time I'll use italian seasoning instead of just oregano. So good though! Paired it with Garden Fresh Tomato Soup from this site. Mmmm!

Made with whole wheat. Loved the new twist on grilled cheese!

Didn't use the marinara sauce suggested, but the grilled cheese itself was made per-recipe. Delicious! So simple that I was a little ashamed I hadn't thought of it myself--but so good! Definitely a keeper for grilled cheese and tomato soup dinner nights. Thanks for sharing!

Yum! Great recipe as is but can also be altered for your taste - I like to saute some garlic in olive oil until cooked, add the oregano and some fresh parmesan cheese to the mixture, and then coat the bread slices with it (in place of the butter - I think it's a bit healthier and very tasty) and then grill or broil them. I also like italian blended cheese and thinly sliced tomato in the middle. The dip is an added bonus!

This is a great sandwich! I used mozzarella SLICES and after I took it out of the broiler cut it into eight pieces (cut in half, then each half cut into four pieces) and served them with pizza slices... honestly it was almost just like restaurant mozzarella sticks. The bread was very similar to the breading that coats the restaurant sticks. Had these with a big green salad for lunch. If you have a customizable broiler you might want to set it for about 350 or lower. I left mine on the default setting of 500 (yikes!) and burnt the first two to a crisp in about 45 seconds. The next ones turned out perfect :)

I totally LOVED this recipe. Make sure not to add too much garlic, because otherwise it will be bitter.

I made it with garlic powder with parsley, whole grain bread and grated parmesan cheese instead, and it was a very good variation!

This recipe was easy and tasty. I did spread pesto on the inside of my sandwich because we love pesto, and it tasted great. I made two sandwiches quickly in my toaster oven for a simple, speedy dinner.

This is our new favorite grilled cheese! I also found grilling in a pan to be easier (less burning). I mix everything in the butter (Italian seasoning and basil is a great combo!) and spread on the bread then brown like a regular grilled cheese. I also add a touch of shredded romano or parmesan cheese to the butter mix to give a crispier texture. LOVE IT!!!

I used sour dough bread, garlic butter, and mozzarella cheese. Cooked it just like a grilled cheese sandwich. Yummy!

My whole family just loved this. I did what others suggested, and mixed the oregano in with the garlic powder and butter. I also served it with marinara instead of vodka sauce, and had a Caesar Salad on the side. For the cheese I used an Italian blend of mozz, prov, and parm.

Pretty good. I dipped my sandwiches in tomato basil soup. I prefer a bit more of a salty taste

Loved this! Never would have thought to dip a grilled cheese sandwich with sauce but it was good. Just used regular spaghetti sauce instead of the vodka sauce.

What a great twist to an ordinary sandwiches :) I used yellow american cheese and one roll and some english muffins. Nice recipe :)

This is SO good! What a yummy twist to dip the sandwich in marinara...dippers are always a fun thing to do. I'm going to try it next time with already prepared garlic bread. Thanks!

Very good, I actually used this recipe as a side dish and made a nice italian dinner with it. A different approach to a great kid friendly classic.

The first time I made these I made them exactly according to the recipe, but I felt it could use some improvements. The second time I used sliced cheese, buttered the bread then just sprinkled it with the garlic powder and oregano, and then grilled it on a griddle like a regular grilled cheese. They came out much better this way. Grilling them cooks them more evenly than broiling and they are cheesier with sliced cheese rather than shredded.

I make my own version at least once a week. Instead of the garlic and oregano, I use Italian seasonings, and instead of white bread I use whole-wheat artismal bread. It is comfort food.

This was very good, it is a nice alternative to regular grilled cheese. I added mushrooms in mine. Also, instead of using the broiler, I preheated the oven to 400 degrees and baked five minutes on each side. It was perfectly brown.

Love it! Kids love it too.......thank you!

Easy to make, and so much better than your every day grilled cheese! I put minced garlic in the middle with the cheese, too, which added a nice twist.

i made these kinda lastnite..used it as a base..i had left over rotisserie chicken so i made buffalo style chicken salad an topped it off with mozza..omg!! delicious!! put it on french loaf..loved the idea of butter,garlic an oregeno brushed on the outside..totally different recipe but you inspired me from yers..so thank you!!!

This is by far the best grilled cheese sandwich ever. My kids beg and plead for me to make their everday after school snack. I can't resist myself either, it's definately a keeper. THANKS!

I'm a college kid, and this recipe is fantastic when I want something quick and delicious! I make them in the oven as the recipe suggests, but I broil them down near the bottom of the oven, instead of the top, because I find they toast quicker than the cheese melts if I don't. Also, I use regular thin spaghetti sauce and add in my own spices instead of marinara. My friends ADORE this recipe and beg me to make it all the time. Also, I've tried it several times, and it's much harder to make if you cut a loaf of italian bread on your own, I suggest buying pre-cut bread, much easier.

This was pretty good. The garlic and Oregano added just enough umph to make it special. The broiler in my oven didn't cook it very evenly but I am sure that just doing it the old fashion way in a pan would have worked nicely. I also used Texas Toast for the bread.

perfect for a quick dinner. i subbed a few ingredient for what i had on hand. left over spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese and provolone with shredded parmesan. real satisfying! am sure to make again :)

The flavor in this sandwich reminded me of the Four Cheese and Tomato Panini served at a local food chain restuarant. I prefer to use a crispy bun. I don't need to use the butter. If the bun isn't crispy enough I crisp it under the broiler first. The best bun I used was a tomato basil bun. It added flavor. I spread mayo on first and sprinkled garlic, oregano and basil. Italian seasoning would also work. On top of that I put roasted red peppers. I would have put a thin slice of tomato on next except I kept forgetting to buy one at the store. On the other half of the bun I use a mixture of white cheese such as provalone, mozzarella, and swiss, depending what I have on hand. I broil this and it turns out very tasty. Sometime I'm going to try sauteing mushrooms, onions, green peppers or red peppers with seasoned salt and adding that to the sandwich. Sounds good to me. Thanks for the recipe.

I was so impressed by this recipe! I followed the instructions exactly except that I added some monterey jack cheese along with the mozzarella. This makes the cheese creamier, not as rubbery as mozzarella tends to get. That was just personal preference, but you may want to try it. The vodka sauce with it was stellar!! Along with some soup, this makes a great lazy night dinner.

These were really great!!! Couldn't find the vodka sauce, so just used regular. Kids and husband loved them, and SO easy. I used sliced french bread, worked great! Thanks!

I'm a teenager and I decided to look for something that I could make my mom for dinner. Between this recipe and a ceasar salad, it was a great (and easy and inexpensive) meal to surprise her with after a busy day at work :)

I liked the cooking technique of broiling instead of pan cooking. The bread was nice and crispy instead of soggy. I used all mozzarella and think a cheddar would be much better.

How funny to come across this recipe - I have made something similar for years (w/out writing it down as a recipe) - it's a big hit here. I will cut it into sections and the kids love it plain, with sauce, different cheeses (whatever we have), slipping in some bits of salami or pepperoni that need using up - yum. Good stuff! Love it because so much is ready all at once. I also bake them instead of broiling sometimes at 400-425 about 5 minutes per side or until they are no longer soggy.

These are even better using freshly minced garlic. I like the stove-top method of cooking best for more even browning.

Want to make this sandwich even better? Use leftover spaghetti with sauce in between the garlic bread. Insane!

Nice change from regular grilled cheese. I used italian seasoning in place of the oregano. I also added tomatoes just because I like them on my grilled cheese. Will definitely make this again.

This was delicious! added a little garlic salt to the butter mixture. Perfect with tomato soup!

I've made these a few times now and they're great. I do make a few changes, though. I use wheat bread, and I layer the sandwiches like this: Garlic butter (on this site) on the outside of the bread, bread, vodka sauce on the inside of the bread, shredded mozzarella cheese, vodka sauce on the inside of the other piece of bread, bread, garlic butter on the outside of the bread. I also cook them in a skillet like a regular grilled cheese. Try them this way and I guarantee you'll love it. Will make these again and again. Thanks!

What a simple way to "upgrade" the traditional grilled cheese. Did not use the vodka sauce, but just a traditional marinara for my kids, who absolutely loved it. I made 2 for them to share and ended up making 2 more because they liked them so much.

My kids loved these so much that they had me make them again the next day! Definitely use the vodka marinara, it goes so perfectly w/these sandwiches. :)

These are really GOOOOOD. I made these for company and it was a big hit with every one.....I served them with a nice tomato and rice soup. These are my favorite Grilled Cheese Sandwiches now!!

AMAZING

There are a few things in life that you can always count on to be just right. This grilled cheese tops the list.

Meh. I wasn't impressed.

The best. I used smoked gouda and cheddar but honestly, it just wouldn't matter. This is one great grilled cheese!

OMG! this was really yummy. Just like the sandwich that I had in the Italian restaurant in New York.

Delicious! Put the marinara sauce inside and turned out great.

This recipe was great. I added large slices of pepperoni and made it with cheese bread on the stovetop. The flavors went great together. I served them with Italian Wedding soup. My family liked them so much, I had to make a second batch of sandwiches. I definately will be keeping this recipe.

I used sourdough bread, fresh mozarella, and fresh basil and it was delicious. The vodka sauce is perfect for dipping. Yummy!

Delicious! I turned the broiler on too high, so my crusts were a bit burnt, so keep an close eye on the heat of the broiler! Other than that, it was delicious. I had it with tomato soup, and it was a nice way of jazzing up an old classic. I would defnitely try adding in a mix of Italian cheeses in it, and perhaps a bit more seasoning in it to jazz it up a bit more.

Marinara dipping sauce! What a great idea. Betcha can't eat just one. Just for fun,second time around,I tucked in thinly sliced onion rings and tomatoes between slices of bread(in addition to the cheese, of course). Everyone loved it.

FABULOUS! I was looking for a quick and easy recipe for some snacks when i found this one. Out of all the grilled cheese sandwiches i have ever made, never did it occur to me to change it up. WELL DONE NYCDAVE!! Its fast, and DELICIOUS to boot. The king of grilled cheese. Went over very well with the two guys. 10 stars if i could!

You could make a meal out of thses things alone, they are fantastic! Served them with an Italian meatball soup and they were a perfect match.

Delicious sandwich! This is one of those that you wonder why didn't I think of this? It didnt' get as crispy in the oven as grilled, but it did turn out nicely and you can make so many more sandwiches this way. Thanks, I'll fix these again.

This was the best! I did have to put the rack in my oven to the lowest one to avoid burning from the broiler, but if you like cheesy garlic bread, you will LOVE this recipe! I also tried two or even three cheeses and ALL were YUMMY! Even my picky eaters ate it!!!

Really good. I baked at 450, since I generally burn bread when broiling. Just bake for 5 mine, flip, then bake for 3-4 more. Really good served with a tomato basil bisque instead of the sauce.

Very tasty twist on traditional grilled cheese. I used the Easy Pizza Sauce I from this site for dipping, but sandwich was great by itself also. Hubby and toddler wanted seconds. Will add to quick lunch rotation. Thanks!

A great way to change up a regular grilled cheese.

Delicious! I use Italian bread and both mozzarella and provolone cheese. I serve it with tomato soup instead of the marinara sauce. My family loves it!

This was just OK. I just don't think it beats Grilled Cheese and Campbell's Tomato Soup... Ahhhhh now that's comfort food.

Yummy! Make this all the time with flavorful tomato soup! Soooo good. I add american cheese and usually a cobly/cheddar mixture...so good- thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!

This is so good...

This was a nice change from the regular grilled cheese sandwich. My family loved them I did as others had done and put pepporni on mine and dipped them in Maranara sauce. Thank you for the recipe.

These went great with tomato soup instead of marinara!! I didn't have unsalted butter, so melted margarine with 3 cloves of garlic, and mixed in the oregano with the butter instead of sprinkling on the sandwiches. So easy and tasty! This will be tomato soup's sidekick from now on!

Really easy and I like the different take on grilled cheese. Yum!

Wonderful, easy, quick recipe! I made as recipe states, it was great. I am very excited to try the variances that other reviewers have suggested (stove top, provolone, olive oil, etc.). Thanks for a fantastic keeper!

These are soooo good. I accidentally burned 1 side so i scraped off the burn part and they still tasted wonderful.

This was really good. My entire family loved it. It was a nice change from the traditional grilled cheese. I also served it with tomato soup. I did add a little cheddar to it and baked it some and then broiled it. I think there was too much cheese...we love cheese. thanks, it was great!!! Brenda

This is an excellent sandwich. I don't care for the typical grilled cheese sandwich but this really hit the spot. I could have eaten a half of loaf of bread using this recipe. lol I enjoyed this with a bowl of chili and look forward to many more. Thanks for sharing.

I made this on a specialty foccacia bread that I found at the bakery. I used fresh basil leaves instead of dried basil and it was absolutely delicious!

It was okay. Nothing special.

Nice twist on a grilled cheese sandwich. The only change I made was to add a two slices of Canadian bacon and a slice of provolone cheese. Was a huge hit.

Who knew that a grilled cheese sandwich could be so good!! :) A nice lunch for friends.

these sandwiches were quick, yummy and easy. i didnt have mozerella cheese so i used velveeta. if you are short on time this is a good recipe to try.

This was amazing & good. We had our neighbors over b/c it served more than our family could eat. We had Bear Creek Chicken Noodle Soup with it on a cold evening. The sandwiches were sooo good & soo easy. It took me about 10 mintues to make dinner & my 7 year old son asked for another sandwich. He usually east 1/2 & he ate a whole & wanted more. Easy & YummY! The Vodka sauce was amazing too, definately makes it even better dipping it in this amazing sauce. Thanks for a great, easy recipe!

I have made these grill cheeses several times and they are great. I like to use fresh parmesan and mozzerella mixed, topped with pepperoni slices. They are great served with a bowl of creamy tomato soup to dip them in.

What a great change to regular grilled cheese! Instead of doing the garlic/butter mixture, I used thinly sliced texas toast (lite) and sprinkled italian seasoning over the cheese. I baked them, and then to finish it off i sprinkled parmesan on top just as they came out of the oven. Wonderful!

Very good sandwich. I used the fresh mozzarella instead of the shredded and regular marinara sauce...good stuff. Thanks for the post.

Yummy! I made these with a potato soup recipe I found in here. Great comfort food! Even after I burned them (stupid broiler). :o)

This was easy and okay but really didn't vow us. Will try it again with a stronger tasting cheese (romano maybe) next time.