mini italian grilled cheese sandwiches

Name: Mini Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slice(s) small sandwich or cocktail bread; 2 slice(s) pancetta, sliced in half; 2 slice(s) deli-style mozzarella cheese, halved; 8 tablespoon(s) grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 - roasted red bell peppers from jar, sliced and patted dry; - butter

(2 ratings)

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by

Jennifer Bass

@jenniebug1978

Richmond, KY

I first tried this sandwich when I made some homemade Tomato Basil Bisque. I make these sandwiches for friends and family whenever I can.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Looking to switch up the flavors in your grilled cheese sandwich? Give this recipe a try. The Italian cheeses (mozzarella and Parmesan) along with the crisp pancetta give this sandwich an Italian flair. Roasted bell peppers add a pop of flavor and are a nice surprise. Perfect alongside a bowl of tomato basil soup. These mini grilled cheese sandwiches are a quick and easy lunch or light dinner.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew

(2 ratings)

yield 2 serving(s)

prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For mini italian grilled cheese sandwiches

8 slice

small sandwich or cocktail bread
2 slice

pancetta, sliced in half
2 slice

deli-style mozzarella cheese, halved
8 Tbsp

grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2

roasted red bell peppers from jar, sliced and patted dry
butter

How To Make mini italian grilled cheese sandwiches

1
In a small skillet, cook pancetta until crisp. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.

2
Heat medium-sized skillet on medium-high heat. While skillet is heating, assemble sandwiches. Place one slice of mozzarella cheese on bread heel.
3
Top with pancetta, 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese (per sandwich).
4
Then place the sliced roasted red peppers.
5
Place other half of bread slice on top. Butter the tops of the sandwiches.
6
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet.
7
Place sandwiches in the skillet with buttered tops facing up.
8
Let cook for 2 minutes and carefully flip sandwiches over.
9
Press down to flatten slightly. Cook for about 2 more minutes or until bread is lightly browned. Serve warm. Makes 2 servings (2 sandwiches each)
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