Description
Cheesy pizza grilled cheese melds Italian and American comfort foods into one irresistible sandwich. Melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara sauce create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices white bread
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces (170 grams) pepperoni
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) unsalted butter, very soft
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Dipping Sauce:
- Warm pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Create a zesty compound butter by blending softened butter with Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until uniformly mixed.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with the herbed butter mixture, positioning them butter-side up on a clean surface.
- Preheat a skillet to medium-low heat, ensuring an even cooking surface.
- Position one bread slice butter-side down in the skillet, then strategically layer mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and another cheese slice, creating a flavorful base.
- Add a second layer of pepperoni and top with remaining mozzarella for maximum cheesy goodness.
- Crown the sandwich with the second bread slice, butter-side facing upward.
- Grill for 3-5 minutes until the bottom turns a golden-crisp brown, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula, cooking the opposite side until equally golden and cheese completely melts.
- Repeat the process for additional sandwiches, maintaining consistent heat and cooking technique.
- Plate the grilled cheese immediately and serve alongside warm pizza sauce for dipping, ensuring the sandwich remains hot and crispy.
Notes
- Choose high-quality bread like sourdough or thick-cut white bread for a crispier exterior and better texture.
- Use room temperature butter to ensure smooth and even spreading across bread slices.
- Control heat carefully to prevent burning while achieving golden-brown crispy edges.
- Customize pepperoni quantity based on personal preference or dietary restrictions by reducing or substituting with vegetarian alternatives like plant-based pepperoni or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg