Grilled Cheese Pita Sandwich
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Grilled Cheese Pita Sandwich | Grilled Cheese Sandwich | Khubz Cheese Sandwich Recipe combines the nostalgic comfort of a classic grilled cheese with the exotic charm of Mediterranean-style pita bread or Arabic Khubz. This is ideal for breakfast and rush hours.
If you want to enjoy the flavors of buttery and toasty goodness from the grilled pita bread and the irresistible richness of the melted cheese, this is the sandwich to go for.
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Why should you make Grilled Cheese Pita Sandwich
Quick and easy
Kids friendly
It gives a unique twist to classic grilled cheese sandwich
Can be cut into smaller portions and served as finger food in casual gatherings.
It is versatile – you can experiment with different varieties of cheese, herbs, veggies and condiments.
What is Grilled Cheese Pita Sandwich
This grilled cheese pita sandwich has a golden-brown exterior with rustic grill marks and enticingly melted cheese oozing out. With each bite, your teeth sink through the crispy, grilled outer layer of the pita bread into the cheesy interior filling of the sandwich.
Ingredients
For Measurements refer to the RECIPE CARD further below.
- Pita bread – Home baked or store bought. Use thick Khubz variety
- Cheddar cheese – grated. You could use Mozzarella cheese as well.
- Onions – chopped
- Green Chilies – Use mild or hot variety of green chilies as preferred. You may use jalapenos .
- Olives – I used sliced green olives.
- Bell peppers – Green color, chopped
- Mayonnaise – optional. you may use eggless version.
- Tomatoes – chopped and pulp removed
- Fresh coriander leaves– chopped
- Dry spices – black pepper, salt, ¼ tsp oregano
- Butter / grilling spray
How To Make Cheese Sandwich With Pita Bread
Firstly, heat a skillet and apply some butter.
Thereafter, warm the pita bread on the skillet till it puffs up.
Seondly, in a mixing bowl, take grated cheese.
To this add chopped onion, chilies, chopped coriander, sliced olives and chopped bell pepper.
Finally, add black pepper powder, salt and oregano.
Now mix nicely.
To make the sandwich, open up each pita bread with a knife.
Apply mayonnaise on one side of pita bread.
Fill the cheese stuffing and tomato into each pita bread.
Bring forth the upper flap of pita and cover the cheese mixture.
Spray a grill pan with some cooking spray and heat it.
Now place the cheese pita sandwich onto the grill pan and grill it well. The cheese mixture should soften and grill marks appear.
Flip and grill on the other side as well.
Repeat for the remaining pita bread sandwich.
Cut into two and serve hot.
What to serve with
Serve Grilled Khubz Cheese Sandwich with comforting Zesty Lemon Coriander Soup or Carrot Tomato Soup. Alongside, you could serve Tabbouleh with Pomegranate Salad , Beans Sprouts Salad or Red Kidney Bean Protein Salad
Tips
Use fresh pita bread. 3-4 days old pita bread will have a tendency to break into bits. This would result in the cheese oozing out from the holes while the sandwich is grilled. A messy scenario!
You can be creative with the filling and cheese varieties.
The grill pan should be hot enough to melt the cheese filling and get the grill marks.
You may use a Panini press or sandwich maker instead of a grill pan.
FAQ
Why does the pita bread not puff
Pita bread may not puff if it is quite old or is not warmed enough with some butter or oil. To make this sandwich it is very important that the pita bread puffs in order to make use of the air pocket that is created.
How to prevent grilled cheese pita sandwich from becoming soggy
Enjoy the sandwich as soon as it is out from the grill pan. To delay the sogginess, apply some mayonnaise or butter on the interior side of pita before filling it up.
How to make a vegan grilled cheese pita sandwich
You can make a vegan version by using dairy-free cheese and a plant-based butter or oil for grilling.
Recipe Card
Grilled Cheese Pita Sandwich
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- chopping board
- grill pan
Ingredients
- 2 pita breads
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup onions
- 2 green chilies
- 1 tbsp green olives sliced
- ¼ cup bell peppers chopped
- 1-2 tsp mayonnaise
- 1/8 cup tomatoes chopped and with pulp removed.
- Handful of fresh coriander leaves chopped.
Dry spices
- black pepper
- salt
- ¼ tsp oregano
For Grilling
- butter
- grilling spray
Instructions
- Firstly, heat a skillet and apply some butter.
- Thereafter, warm the pita bread on the skillet till it puffs up.
- In a mixing bowl, take grated cheese.
- To this add chopped onion, chilies, chopped coriander, sliced olives and chopped bell pepper.
- Finally, add black pepper powder, salt and oregano.
- Now mix nicely.
- To make the sandwich, open up each pita bread with a knife.
- Apply mayonnaise on the one side of pita bread.
- Fill the cheese mixture stuffing and tomato into each pita bread.
- Bring forth the upper flap of pita and cover the cheese mixture.
- Spray a grill pan with some cooking spray and heat it.
- Now place the cheese pita sandwich onto the grill pan and grill it well. The cheese mixture should soften and grill marks appear.
- Flip and grill on the other side as well.
- Repeat for the remaining pita bread sandwich.
- Cut into two and serve hot.
What to serve
- Serve Grilled Khubz Cheese Sandwich with comforting Zesty Lemon Coriander Soup or Carrot Tomato Soup. Alongside, you could serve Tabbouleh with Pomegranate Salad , Beans Sprouts Salad or Red Kidney Bean Protein Salad
Video
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Notes
- Use fresh pita bread. 3-4 days old pita bread will have a tendency to break into bits.
- This would result in the cheese oozing out from the holes while the sandwich is grilled.
- A messy scenario! You can be creative with the filling and cheese varieties.
- The grill pan should be hot enough to melt the cheese filling and get the grill marks.
- You may use a Panini press or sandwich maker instead of a grill pan.
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this yummy cheesy, savory sandwich with the right mix of vegetables hits all the right spots for me, Neha. I LOVE loaded sandwiches for brunch / dinner options.. very well grilled here !
That’s nice to know that you liked it. They are great as a dinner option too.
I get these breads often and then wonder what to do with them. Happy to see a delightful use for these breads and the grilled one looks amazing.
You will love these sandwiches. Also, if you can make baked pita chips with any leftover pita bread.
I quite liked the idea of stuffing healthy veggies into pita bread and grilling them . A very nice and healthy twist to the pita bread,hummus and falafel combo .
Yes! Years back this was my own experiment. My family loves it.
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