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parmesan crusted pizza grilled cheese sandwich stacked on baking sheet

Parmesan Crusted (baked) Grilled Cheese

Sheila
Crispy parmesan crusted grilled cheese is easy and you can make more than one at a time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course lunch, sandwich
Cuisine American
Servings 8 sandwiches
Calories 618 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 slices Italian Bread or thick pre sliced bread
  • 1 cup Butter you may not need it all
  • 8 slices of deli Pepperoni
  • 8 slices Capicola Italian ham, thinly sliced
  • 4-8 slices Mozzarella depending on the size of the bread
  • 4-8 slices Provolone
  • 1 can Pizza Sauce
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning Blend

Instructions
 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

  • Place a 12x15 baking sheet in the oven while you assemble the pizza grilled cheese sandwiches on a separate baking sheet.
  • Butter all 16 slices of bread on one side.
  • Put shredded parmesan on a plate, press buttered bread down into the shredded parmesan. If not enough sticks to bread place some parmesan on the pan in the shape of the bread and lay the slice of bread on top of it.
  • Spread a light layer of pizza sauce on top of bread slices.
  • Place one piece of mozzarella cheese on each slice of bread with pizza sauce on it. If bread is smaller than slice of cheese cut cheese slice in half, add slice of pepperoni, and slice of Capicola, top with slice or 1/2 slice of provolone.
  • Place second slice of buttered bread buttered side up on top of provolone cheese, sprinkle bread with remaining italian seasoning and then top with remaining parmesan cheese.
  • Remove hot baking sheet from oven, while wearing oven mitts, place hot baking sheet bottom side down on top of grilled cheeses, press down lightly, return to oven and bake for 10 minutes at 450 degrees.
  • Remove, slice crosswise, and serve with warmed pizza sauce on the side.

Notes

This method can be replicated with any type of grilled sandwich. If you want to make 8 plain grilled cheese at one time, use all the above steps, just leave out the pizza sauce and meat and add your favorite cheeses. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 618kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 16gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1178mgPotassium: 413mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 644IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 293mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheese, grilled cheese, lunch, sandwich
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