Best 9 Mini Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipes

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In the world of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the timeless charm and universal appeal of a grilled cheese sandwich. This classic comfort food has delighted taste buds for generations, offering a simple yet irresistible combination of melted cheese and toasted bread. While the traditional grilled cheese holds a special place in our hearts, it's time to elevate this classic to new heights with a delightful twist: mini Italian grilled cheese sandwiches. These一口サイズ bites of cheesy goodness are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets to creating the perfect mini Italian grilled cheese sandwiches, bursting with flavor and guaranteed to leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup giardiniera (Italian hot vegetable salad), drained
1/4 cup salad olives (green olives with pimiento)
8 slices good quality crusty white bread, 1/2-inch thick slices
8 slices deli cut provolone cheese
4 tablespoons softened butter

Steps:

  • Heat griddle to medium.
  • In a food processor pulse chop the salad and olives into a fine relish. Spread 4 slices of bread with relish and top each with 2 slices cheese and 4 more slices of bread. Butter the outside of the sammies with softened butter and grill until golden on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes total. Cut and serve.

GRANDMA'S ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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This is a great twist on the classic grilled cheese. My grandmother taught me how to make these when I was a teenager. My kids love them!

Provided by Rae

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
6 slices American cheese
12 slices sandwich bread

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
  • Place each American cheese slice between two pieces of bread to assemble 6 sandwiches.
  • Dip both sides of each sandwich in egg mixture.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
  • Place dipped sandwiches in the hot frying pan; cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 121.5 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 825.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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I made up this recipe for the students in the foods and nutrition class I teach. The kids like it so much, they often go home and fix it for their families. -Beth Hiott, York, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices Italian bread
4 tablespoons prepared pesto
4 slices provolone cheese
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
5 teaspoons olive oil
Marinara sauce warmed, optional

Steps:

  • Spread four bread slices with pesto. Layer with cheeses; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with oil., In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Serve with marinara if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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I came up with this recipe for my niece. I combined grilled cheese sandwiches with garlic bread. Its tasty, its quick and its the perfect appetizer for friends, family and unexpected guests. Use a firm white bread for best results.

Provided by NYCDAVE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup unsalted butter
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
12 slices white bread
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (24 ounce) jar vodka marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven's broiler.
  • Place 6 slices of bread onto a baking sheet. Spread a small handful of the mozzarella cheese over each slice. Top with the remaining 6 slices of bread. Mix together the butter and garlic powder, brush some over the tops of the sandwiches, or spread with the back of a tablespoon. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
  • Place baking sheet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove pan from oven, flip sandwiches, and brush the other sides with butter, and sprinkle with oregano. Return to the broiler, and cook until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Cut sandwiches in half diagonally, and serve immediately with vodka sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1031.9 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

MINI ITALIAN CLUB SANDWICHES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 33m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon (about) unsalted butter
10 slices bacon
2 (8-ounce) round loaves focaccia bread (7-inch diameter)
1 cup purchased pesto
8 ounces thinly sliced turkey
4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Whisk the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well blended. Heat a 6-inch-diameter nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Brush the skillet with some butter. Pour 1/4 cup of the egg mixture into the pan, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan evenly. Cover and cook until the egg crepe is just set, about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Invert the skillet over a plate, and allow the egg crepe to drop onto the plate. Repeat to make 4 crepes total, brushing the skillet with melted butter as needed and stacking crepes on the plate.
  • Cook the bacon in a heavy large frying pan until crisp. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain.
  • Preheat a griddle or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cut the focaccia horizontally in half. Place the focaccia cut side down on the griddle and cook until the focaccia is heated through and golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Spread the pesto over the toasted sides of each halved focaccia. Cover the bottom halves of the focaccia with the egg crepes, turkey, provolone and bacon, dividing equally. Cover with the top halves of focaccia, pesto side down. Cut the sandwich into bite-size wedges. Arrange the sandwiches on a platter and serve.

MINI GRILLED CHEESE



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If you're looking for a fantastic make-ahead snack, try these miniature grilled cheese sandwiches. They're nice to have in the freezer for lunch with soup or a salad. My family loves to nibble on them anytime. -Anita Curtis, Camarillo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
2 jars (5 ounces each) sharp American cheese spread, softened
1 large egg
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1/4 cup salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 loaves (1-1/2 pounds each) thinly sliced sandwich bread, crusts removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, cheese spread and egg until smooth. Stir in chiles, salsa and cheddar cheese. Spread about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on each slice of 1 loaf of bread. , Top with remaining bread; spread with more cheese mixture. Cut each sandwich into 4 squares or triangles; place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. , Freeze option: Place cooled appetizers on a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour. Remove from the baking sheet and store in an airtight container in the freezer until needed. To bake frozen, place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MINI SAGE-AND-FONTINA GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Provided by Lora Zarubin

Categories     Sandwich     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Oscars     Parmesan     Grill/Barbecue     Sage     Party     Fontina     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
5 teaspoons chopped fresh sage plus 32 whole fresh sage leaves
16 5 x 3 x 1/2-inch slices country-style bread, crust removed
1 cup (packed) coarsely grated Fontina cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup (packed) finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat; sprinkle with salt. Pour half of butter into small bowl and reserve. Add chopped sage to remaining melted butter in saucepan; stir over medium heat 30 seconds.
  • Arrange 8 bread slices on work surface. Brush top side with all of melted sage butter. Divide Fontina cheese among bread slices; sprinkle Parmesan over each, dividing equally. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper. Top with remaining 8 bread slices, pressing to adhere. Brush top side of sandwiches with some of reserved plain melted butter. Press 4 whole sage leaves atop each sandwich to adhere.
  • Heat 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. Place 4 sandwiches, sage-leaf side down, in each skillet and cook until golden brown on bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Brush top of sandwiches with remaining plain melted butter; turn sandwiches over and cook until golden brown on bottom and cheese melts, about 4 minutes. Transfer sandwiches, sage-leaf side up, to cutting board. Cut each sandwich into 4 pieces (each mini sandwich should contain 1 whole sage leaf). Transfer to platter and serve.

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Quick and easy. Try them with sliced dill pickles, a tossed salad and a glass of your favorite white wine. From Taste of Home magazine. Enjoy!

Provided by Martini Guy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 19m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick)
4 slices mozzarella cheese or 4 slices provolone cheese
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cut a 3-inch pocket in each slice of bread.
  • Place a slice of cheese in each pocket.
  • In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
  • Soak bread in mixture for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Coat with bread crumbs.
  • Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on each side.
  • Cooking time depends on the griddle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 185.9, Sodium 717.4, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 16.7

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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I invented these sandwiches to accompany canned minestrone soup, but they would be great with tomato soup as well. The bread grills nicely with the seasoned oil brushed on--a refreshing change from the traditional butter-grilled variety. The inside of the sandwich is gooey-cheesy with a bit of bite from the salami. Enjoy!

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bread (your preference)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground
4 slices provolone cheese
4 slices salami

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan (or large skillet) over medium-high heat until good and hot.
  • Whisk olive oil, garlic powder, oregano and black pepper in a small bowl. With a pastry brush, brush oil mixture evenly over one side of each slice of bread.
  • Place 2 slices of bread on hot grill/skillet (oiled sides down). Quickly layer atop non-oiled side of bread slices: one slice of provolone, two slices of salami and one slice of provolone. (Note: If the provolone slices are wider than your bread slices, tear them to fit just inside the perimeter of the bread slices.) Top sandwiches with remaining slices of bread (oiled sides up).
  • Grill sandwiches until bottom slice of bread is browned (light or dark per your preference). With a large spatula, carefully turn each sandwich and brown the other side per your preference.
  • Remove from grill/skillet, allow to cool for 2 minutes. Slice diagonally and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 75.6, Sodium 1424.2, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 24.7

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheeses to find your favorite combination. Some good options include mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and provolone.
  • Choose high-quality bread: The bread is just as important as the cheese in a grilled cheese sandwich. Look for a sturdy bread that will hold up to the heat of the grill without getting soggy.
  • Butter the bread: Buttering the bread will help it to brown and crisp up nicely on the grill.
  • Don't overcrowd the grill: If you're grilling multiple sandwiches, make sure to leave enough space between them so that they can cook evenly.
  • Cook the sandwiches over medium heat: This will help to prevent the bread from burning and the cheese from melting too quickly.
  • Flip the sandwiches halfway through cooking: This will ensure that they cook evenly on both sides.
  • Serve the sandwiches immediately: Grilled cheese sandwiches are best enjoyed hot and fresh off the grill.

Conclusion:

Mini Italian grilled cheese sandwiches are a quick and easy appetizer or lunch that is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying sandwich that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy meal, give these mini Italian grilled cheese sandwiches a try!

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