Pita Bread Stuffed Grilled Cheese

Scoop it, dip it, stuff it…yep, I’m talking pita bread here!  What a fun and versatile bread.  My personal favorite is stuffing it with lots of goodies, so what could be better than some hot oozy cheese!  Pita bread stuffed grilled cheese…BLT (actually BST (spinach) and/or Caprese Style.  You have got to read on for this delightful recipe that can be made for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

BLT or Caprese Style? ~

We took it a step further and offered options.  I prepared all of the ingredients ahead of time and displayed on cutting boards and in bowls.  With this method, each person got to personalize their pita bread stuffed grilled cheese.  Of course, you do not have to always do it this way, but it is definitely a fun option.

BLT (BLS for Spinach) ~

Ingredients ~

• Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Cheese – mozzarella, pepper jack, provolone – shredded
• Spinach – chopped
• Onions – diced
• Tomatoes – chopped
• Seasonings
  • Garlic powder/salt
  • Everything But the Bagel
  • Onion Powder
  • Italian Seasoning
• Butter or Olive Oil

Directions ~

1. Brown bacon and crumble once cooled.
2. Chop spinach
3. Dice onion
4. Place all ingredients in separate dish or lay out on cutting board
5. Have each person choose their ingredients and put in medium size bowl.  Stir until well blended.
6. Slice pita bread so that it opens to a pocket.  *It is better to have ones that are NOT already split in the middle for easier grilling.
7. Stuff pita bread filling to the back and moving forward until stuffed plump.
8. Cover both sides of pita with butter or olive oil. *I buttered one side, added preferred spice and then placed on griddle.  I then buttered the other side while it was on the griddle.
9. Cook until desired doneness and serve!

*Notice the small bowl to the right.  This is the bowl we used to mix the individual ingredient choices.

You can offer choices of condiments for dipping as well.  Options such as ranch dressing or sour cream pair well with the BLT pita bread stuffed grilled cheese.

Most of the family chose this style but DEFINITELY used different ingredients.  Max had bacon and mozzarella only with no spices. Uncle Eli stuffed his with bacon, onion, spinach, mozzarella balls and pepper jack cheese.  He then seasoned the outside with the Everything But The Bagel seasoning.    Lauren chose bacon, spinach, tomatoes, mozarella and pepper jack cheese and then seasoned with garlic.

As you can see, each person’s individual tastes took a big part in making these a success!

Caprese Style ~

Ingredients ~

• Spinach – chopped
• Mozarella balls
• Mozarella – shredded
• Fresh Basil – chopped
• Tomatoes – chopped
• Balsamic reduction

Directions ~

1. Chop spinach.
2. Chop fresh basil.
3. Chop tomatoes.
4. Slice pita bread so that it opens to a pocket.  *It is better to have ones that are NOT already split in the middle for easier grilling.
5. Stuff pita bread filling to the back and moving forward until stuffed plump.
6. Cover both sides of pita with butter or olive oil. *I buttered one side, added preferred spice and then placed on griddle.  I then buttered the other side while it was on the griddle.
7. Cook until desired doneness and serve!

As you can see, the steps are the same.  Only the ingredients are different.  I drizzled mine with a balsamic reduction and it was FAB!  *I actually keep the Alessi brand of Balsamic Reduction on hand for many different recipes – delish!

I’m going to be honest here, we made these for dinner just last night!  The funny part is I made one again for brunch this morning!  I kid you not…I am obsessed!  They just add a different element from the traditional grilled cheese.

Now, I’m including links to some of the ingredients I mentioned.  You, of course, can get them at the store.  I am including these more for you to have a visual.

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I seriously LOVE this sxxx…Alessi Balsamic Reduction! I have it in the fridge at all times.  In the summer, I love to throw together a quick spinach, mozzarella, tomato and fresh basil salad.  I also use it in a lot of appetizers!

If you have not yet tried Anything But the Bagel Seasoning, do yourself a favor and do so!  Try this test…pull up Pinterest, type in Anything But the Bagel Seasoning and look at the results.  One would think you would get a lot of results with just the seasoning…but NOOO…you get all kinds of recipes using the seasoning.  I’m telling you, this seasoning is awesome for so many things!

Did you love the cutting board in the pics as much as I do? Check out the link here for own charcuterie cutting/serving board!   This board is so versatile and fun!

This fun twist on grilled cheese sandwiches is sure to become a quick family favorite!  Do you make a different and fun grilled cheese sandwich?  Let me know about it….I would love to add it to my recipe book!  Speaking of recipe books, be sure to check out this amazing collection of everything gooey and cheesey… whether for yourself or as an awesome gift!

I would love to hear from you…put your thoughts in the comment box below!

Enjoy!

Mimi

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