Pizza Grilled Cheese
A delicious fusion of classic grilled cheese and pizza, featuring mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce between buttered bread slices with a crispy, golden exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Lunch/Dinner
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Ingredients
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- 8 slices bread (sourdough or white bread)
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until evenly combined.
- Spread the butter mixture on one side of each bread slice.
- On the inside of the bread, top with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni.
- Close the sandwich with another slice of bread, butter side out.
- Place the sandwich in the heated skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet and serve warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping if desired.
Notes
Cook over medium to medium-low heat so the cheese has time to melt properly. For extra flavor, microwave pepperoni for 20 seconds and dab off excess grease before adding. Optional: create a crispy pepperoni crust by cooking 3-6 pepperoni slices in the pan first, then placing the sandwich on top.
Nutrition
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 1200
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 80
Find it online: https://www.receipster.com/pizza-grilled-cheese/