Lasagna Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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½ pound ground beef
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2 cups (514 g) marinara sauce, divided
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½ cup (123 g) ricotta cheese
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½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, grated
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½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
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8 slices sourdough bread
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1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
# Instructions:
01 -
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
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Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of marinara sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. This will make about ½ cup of the ricotta mixture.
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Spread ½ tablespoon of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
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On the unbuttered side of one bread slice, spread an even layer of the ricotta mixture (about 2 tablespoons). Spoon about ⅓ cup of the ground beef mixture evenly over the ricotta mixture. Then, top with ¼ cup of mozzarella. Repeat with three more slices of bread.
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Place one of the remaining bread slices on top of each sandwich, buttered side facing up.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Working one or two at a time, place the sandwiches in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
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Serve immediately with the remaining marinara sauce for dipping.