Lasagna Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printer-Friendly)
A crispy sandwich layered with seasoned beef, marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese for a savory delight.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat
01 -
0.5 lb ground beef
→ Sauces
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2 cups (16 fl oz) 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
06 -
0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Fats
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
→ Bread
08 -
8 slices sourdough bread
# Steps to Make This:
01 -
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes, breaking apart with a spatula. Drain excess grease.
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Reduce heat to low, stir in 1 cup marinara sauce, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
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In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth.
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Spread 0.5 tablespoon softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
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On the unbuttered side of four bread slices, spread 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture, layer with about 0.33 cup ground beef mixture, then top with 0.25 cup shredded mozzarella. Repeat for all four sandwiches.
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Place the remaining bread slices over each assembled sandwich with the buttered side facing up.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, working in batches if necessary.
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Serve immediately with remaining marinara sauce for dipping.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Allow sandwiches to rest for a minute after cooking to let cheese set, which facilitates cleaner slicing.
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Use softened butter evenly on bread for optimal golden, crispy texture.
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Fresh, high-quality cheeses and homemade marinara enhance flavor significantly.