Description
Melty cheese and crispy bread collide in this irresistible pizza grilled cheese sandwich. Gooey mozzarella, zesty marinara, and savory pepperoni unite for a quick comfort meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices white bread
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces (170 grams) pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter, softened
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Serving:
- Warm pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty garlic-infused butter blend by thoroughly mixing softened butter with grated Parmesan, aromatic garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until creamy and uniform.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with the prepared garlic butter mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Position one bread slice butter-side down in a preheated skillet over medium heat, creating the foundation for the sandwich.
- Strategically layer mozzarella cheese, followed by pepperoni slices, repeating the cheese and meat arrangement to create multiple delectable levels of flavor.
- Crown the layered ingredients with the second bread slice, positioning it butter-side facing upward.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, allowing gentle heat to encourage cheese melting.
- Grill the sandwich for approximately 3-4 minutes, monitoring the underside until it transforms into a crisp, golden-brown surface.
- Carefully invert the sandwich using a spatula, ensuring the pepperoni and cheese remain securely positioned, and continue cooking until the second side achieves a similar golden hue.
- Transfer the grilled sandwich to a serving plate and accompany with warmed pizza sauce for an indulgent dipping experience.
Notes
- Customize the garlic butter by adding extra herbs like basil or oregano to boost the pizza-like flavor profile.
- Swap pepperoni for vegetarian alternatives like sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or plant-based pepperoni to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Use a low-heat setting and cover the skillet to ensure even cheese melting without burning the bread, creating the perfect gooey texture.
- Try different cheese combinations like provolone, cheddar, or fontina to create unique flavor variations of this classic grilled cheese mashup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg