GRILLED MARGHERITA SANDWICH

Grilled Margherita Sandwich or Pizza Sandwich is a fresh, light and flavorful sandwich prepared using delicious white bread and your favorite classic pizza ingredients.

A cheese sandwich that is perfect for picnics, potluck, other holiday brunch, lunch or dinner gatherings - or in other words, a sandwich that is perfect for anytime of the year! I am sure you will not only fall in love with this recipe but make it often in your kitchen!.

Today I have partnered with Pepperidge Farm® to prepare this irresistibly delicious sandwich using their Farmhouse® Hearty White Bread.

During my recent grocery shopping, I came across this New and Improved Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse® Hearty White Bread and got two packs of it. Having tried several Pepperidge Farm® products over the years, I have never been disappointed with the quality of their products, and the recipes prepared with them always turns out to be a super hit at home.

So getting their new and improved Farmhouse Hearty White Bread from my local grocers store was a no-brainer. This thick-sliced bread has fresh from the oven taste and softer texture. Also, this bread does not contain colors or flavors from artificial sources and does not contain high fructose corn syrup.

Bread for Sandwiches

My family always loves quality breads that taste delicious and I always stock them up in my pantry. On a busy day or lazy mornings or on those days when I am not in the mood to cook, a good bread comes to my rescue. We always love to toast any breads we buy as soon as we reach home from grocery shopping. These slices were not only thick but also were incredibly delicious with amazing flavors.

I immediately knew what I was going to prepare in my kitchen for lunch the next day. A quick and yummy sandwich. That's right! Sandwiches are always easy to prepare, simple and portable. Plus you can put anything in between just two slices of bread and make a meal out of it. I always believe that choosing the right bread plays a very important role in taking your sandwich to next level.

It's just a coincidence that I am posting this sandwich recipe in April, which also happens to be Grilled Cheese Month. To celebrate this, I have prepared a simple Grilled Margherita Sandwich - a sandwich that contains my family's all time favorite ingredients from a classic pizza between just two slices of bread.

How to prepare best and easy grilled cheese sandwich or grilled margherita sandwich or pizza sandwich?

To prepare this flavorful melting cheese sandwich, start by layering bread with any store-bought marinara sauce of your choice followed by cheese. I have used fresh mozzarella.

To easily slice fresh mozzarella, place it in the freezer for 15 minutes before you start making sandwiches. Next use fresh tomatoes, season it with light dusting of garlic powder, pepper powder, some salt and drizzle olive oil and then top with fresh basil leaves. You can place big whole basil leaves or roughly tear and add them to your sandwich.

Since I was not able to find fresh basil in any nearby grocery stores I have added mint leaves this time. It tastes equally good and flavorful. Brush the top of the bread with butter. Toast / Grill the sandwich on both sides with butter for about 2 to 4 minutes on medium flame. If you have hard time getting fresh cheese to melt, place it in oven for additional few minutes (2-3 minutes) at 350 F.

This sandwich tasted sensational and my family loved it very much. I am going to make this again for a potluck party this coming weekend. The fresh from oven taste of the Farmhouse Hearty White Bread also played a key role here. Also, the thick-sliced bread ensured that this sandwich wasn't soggy.

Come join me in celebrating Grilled Cheese Month with this oozy & cheesy sandwich and also do share your favorite sandwich fillings and accompaniments.

Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse® Hearty White Bread is only available in select locations. Click "where to buy"  link in the top right corner to find a store near you and grab few packs of it to stock up your pantry 🙂

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Detailed recipe for Grilled Cheese Sandwich or Grilled Margherita Sandwich or Pizza Sandwich for lunch, dinner, brunch, potluck, picnics, football, super bowl, game night parties or anytime of the year

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Preparation time : 30 minutes
Serves : 6 sandwiches

Ingredients for Grilled Margherita Sandwich or Pizza sandwich or Grilled Cheese sandwich

Bread- 12 slices
Marinara sauce - 6 tbsp
Fresh Mozzarella cheese - 8 oz cut into slices
Large Tomatoes sliced - 3
Garlic powder - to taste
Black pepper powder - to taste
Salt - to taste
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon to 2 tbsp
Basil leaves / Mint leaves loosely packed - ½ cup
Butter melted - 6 tbsp

Steps to prepare Grilled Margherita Sandwich or Pizza Sandwich or Grilled cheese sandwich

Step I

• Spread about a tablespoon of marinara sauce on 1 side of each of the 6 bread slices. Top this evenly with mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes.
• Sprinkle tomatoes with salt, black pepper powder and garlic powder. Drizzle olive oil and place 5 to 6 basil leaves on each slice.
• Place the other remaining slices of bread and brush the top with some butter.

Step II

• Heat a skillet / grill pan over medium high heat.
• Place the sandwich butter-side down and brush the other side with butter.
• Cook till its golden brown and crispy on both the sides for about 1 ½ to 2 minutes on each side and cheese is melted and starts to ooze out.
• If you find that the cheese has not melted enough, place the sandwich in preheated 350 degree oven for additional 2 to 3 minutes.
• Grilled Margherita Sandwich is now ready. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Tip:

• To easily slice the fresh mozzarella, place it in freezer for 15 minutes before you start making sandwiches. (optional)
• Vary the ingredient amount as per your taste.
• I have used parmesan-romano flavored pasta sauce.