Pizza Grilled Cheese
Pizza Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that you’ll crave, combining cheesy goodness with pepperoni.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
For the Butter Mixture
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter very soft
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
For the Sandwich
- 8 slices white bread
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces pepperoni
For Serving
- warm pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the Butter Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the softened butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Butter the Bread: Spread the butter mixture evenly over one side of each slice of bread. Lay the bread slices, butter side up, on a sheet tray.
- Assemble the Sandwich: In a skillet over medium-low heat, place one slice of bread butter side down. Layer on one slice of mozzarella, followed by 6 pepperoni slices, another slice of mozzarella, another 6 pepperoni slices, and a final slice of mozzarella.
- Top and Cook: Place another piece of bread on top, butter side up. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove from the skillet and serve immediately with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
This Pizza Grilled Cheese pairs wonderfully with a simple side salad or a bowl of tomato soup. It can also be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as marinara or ranch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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