Description
Mouthwatering pizza grilled cheese merges classic comfort foods into one irresistible sandwich. Gooey cheese, zesty marinara, and crispy bread create a quick lunch that satisfies cravings with bold Italian-inspired flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 slices white bread
- 36 pepperoni slices
- 1.5 cups (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 tablespoons pizza sauce
Garlic Butter:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Infuse softened butter with olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to create a fragrant garlic butter mixture.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with the prepared garlic butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- On the unbuttered side, spread a layer of zesty pizza sauce, creating a vibrant base for the sandwich.
- Arrange pepperoni slices strategically across the sauce, overlapping slightly for maximum flavor distribution.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese over the pepperoni, allowing it to melt and bind the ingredients.
- Crown the sandwich with a second slice of bread, positioning the buttered side outward for optimal golden crispiness.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature, carefully placing the assembled sandwich to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Grill each side for 3-4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even browning and complete cheese melting.
- Remove from heat when the bread turns a rich golden color and the cheese becomes irresistibly gooey and stretched.
- Let the sandwich rest for a minute to allow the molten cheese to settle before slicing and serving hot.
Notes
- Swap pepperoni with veggie alternatives like sliced bell peppers or mushrooms for a lighter, vegetarian-friendly version.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like provolone or adding parmesan for extra depth of flavor.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this recipe celiac-friendly without compromising taste.
- Let the sandwich rest for a minute after cooking to help the melted cheese set and prevent burning your mouth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 533
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1091 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg