Lasagna Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printer-Friendly)
A savory sandwich combining beef, marinara, ricotta, and melted cheeses for a crispy, flavorful bite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat
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0.5 lb ground beef
→ Sauces
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2 cups marinara sauce, divided
→ Cheeses
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0.5 cup ricotta cheese
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0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
→ Seasonings
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0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Baking & Bread
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8 slices sourdough bread
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and divided
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
02 -
Reduce heat to low, add 1 cup marinara sauce to the beef, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Stir until smooth and well blended.
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Spread 0.5 tablespoon softened butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread evenly.
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On the unbuttered side of four bread slices, spread about 2 tablespoons of ricotta mixture. Evenly spoon one-third cup of the beef mixture over it, then top with 0.25 cup shredded mozzarella. Repeat with remaining slices.
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Cover each assembled slice with a remaining slice of bread, buttered side facing up.
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Heat the large skillet over medium heat. Place one or two sandwiches at a time in the skillet. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes until bread is golden brown and cheese melts thoroughly.
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Serve immediately with the remaining marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
# Helpful Hints:
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Allow sandwiches to rest for one minute after cooking to let the cheese set, preventing spillage when cutting.