Crispy Cheesy Veggie Grilled Sandwich with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

Cheesy veggie sandwich:

8 slices sandwich bread

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 medium tomato, finely diced

1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp red chili flakes

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Garlic herb butter:

4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Tangy tomato dipping sauce:

1/2 cup tomato ketchup

2 tbsp tomato sauce

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

To serve:

1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

Method

1. Mix the mozzarella, cheddar, tomato, bell peppers, red onion, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt and pepper into a filling.

2. Mix the softened butter, garlic, parsley, oregano and garlic powder into a garlic herb butter.

3. Spread the filling on 4 bread slices and top with the remaining slices.

4. Butter the outside of each sandwich generously with the garlic herb butter.

5. Grill in a dry pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp and the cheese is melted.

6. Mix the dipping sauce ingredients while the sandwiches grill.

7. Slice, garnish with parsley, oregano and chili flakes if using, and serve with the tomato dipping sauce.

Cooking Tips

Dicing the vegetables finely keeps the filling from falling out when the sandwich is cut.

Medium heat melts the cheese fully before the bread burns.

Let the sandwiches rest for a minute before slicing so the cheese settles.

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