Italian Cheese Bites

AKA Fancy Grilled Cheese.  This is a super easy appetizer that you can even convince kids to eat.

 1/2 Cup Butter Softened
1/2  Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
16 Italian Bread Slices
16 Provolone Cheese Slices
Marinara Sauce


Stir together butter and Parmesan Cheese. Spread on 1 side of each slice of Italian bread. Place 8 bread slices, butter side down, on wax paper.

Layer each of the 8 bread slices on wax paper with 2 provolone cheese slices, and top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.

Cook sandwiches, in batches, on a hot griddle or in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, gently pressing with a spatula, 3 minutes each side or until golden brown and cheese melts.  Cut each sandwich into fourths, and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Southern Living Cookbook.