Spaghetti Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food fusion with the Spaghetti Grilled Cheese Sandwich. This creative dish features crispy, buttery bread enveloping gooey cheddar cheese and flavorful spaghetti coated in rich marinara sauce. Perfect for utilizing leftovers or impressing guests, each bite promises a delightful explosion of cheesy goodness that will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked spaghetti
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 slices thick-sliced sourdough or Texas toast bread
Instructions
- Reheat cooked spaghetti in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring in marinara sauce until warm.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing half of the spaghetti mixture on one slice of bread. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and close with the second slice.
- Butter the outer sides of both slices of bread evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook until both sides are crispy and cheese has melted.
- Slice diagonally and serve with additional marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg