Description
Crispy bread hugs layers of melted cheese and zesty pepperoni in this mouthwatering Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese fusion. Comfort food meets classic flavors, promising a quick, satisfying meal that delivers pure cheesy, saucy goodness in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 slices bread
- 2 slices mozzarella (or 1/2 cup shredded) (28 grams)
- 1/2 ounce (14 grams) pepperoni
Sauce and Spread:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium heat to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with butter for a crispy, golden exterior.
- Position one slice butter-side down in the preheated skillet, creating the sandwich foundation.
- Distribute the first layer of cheese evenly across the bread, creating a smooth base.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over the cheese to enhance flavor depth.
- Arrange pepperoni slices in a single, overlapping layer to maximize coverage.
- Add another drizzle of sauce over the pepperoni to keep the filling moist.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the sauce, ensuring complete ingredient integration.
- Crown the sandwich with the second bread slice, positioning the buttered side facing upward.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until the bottom transforms into a rich, amber-brown crust.
- Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula, cooking the alternate side for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat when both sides are evenly golden and cheese appears completely melted.
- Let the grilled cheese rest for one minute to allow ingredients to settle before slicing diagonally.
Notes
- Customize bread choice for dietary needs like gluten-free or whole wheat options to enhance nutrition and flavor profile.
- Control sauce quantity to prevent soggy sandwich edges while maintaining perfect cheese melt and crispy exterior.
- Try cheese varieties like mozzarella, provolone, or parmesan to create unique flavor combinations and texture variations.
- Use high-quality pepperoni and consider turkey pepperoni for lower-fat alternative without compromising taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg