Pizza Cottage Cheese Grilled Cheese Recipe
This Pizza Cottage Cheese Grilled Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, combining creamy full-fat cottage cheese, melted mozzarella, mini pepperoni, and aromatic Italian spices. Perfectly grilled to a golden crisp, it offers a gooey, flavorful experience reminiscent of a pizza in sandwich form, served with a side of zesty pizza sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Sandwich Ingredients
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup mini pepperoni slices
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp softened butter
- ¼ cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
Instructions
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the full-fat cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, mini pepperoni slices, garlic powder, and dried oregano until well combined to create the flavorful filling.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Lay out two slices of sourdough bread. Spread half of the cheese and pepperoni mixture on one slice. On the other slice, spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce. Press the two slices together gently to form the sandwich.
- Butter the Bread: Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter on the outside of each slice of the sandwich to ensure a crispy, golden exterior when grilled.
- Grill It: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, pressing lightly with a spatula to help form an even golden crust, until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted inside.
- Slice & Serve: Remove the grilled sandwich from the skillet and let it rest for 1 minute so the cheese sets slightly. Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest and richest filling texture.
- Allow the sandwich to rest for a minute before slicing to prevent the cheese from oozing out too quickly.
- Press gently with a spatula while grilling to ensure an evenly golden and crispy crust.
- Avoid overstuffing the filling to prevent spills while grilling.
- If the bread is too soft, toast it lightly before assembling the sandwich for better structure.
