Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pizza Grilled Cheese! Crispy, golden bread stuffed with gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and a tangy pizza sauce, all smothered in a rich garlic butter spread. This irresistible sandwich combines two classics—pizza and grilled cheese—into one mouthwatering bite. Perfect for a quick lunch or a fun family dinner!

Ingredients

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Garlic Butter

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Grilled Cheese

8 thick slices sturdy bread (sourdough or Italian)
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup pizza or marinara sauce
24 thin slices pepperoni

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Instructions

Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside.
Assemble Sandwiches: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on 4 slices of bread. Top each with mozzarella cheese and 6 slices of pepperoni. Cover with the remaining 4 slices of bread.
Spread Butter: Generously spread garlic butter on the outside of each sandwich.
Grill: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve Hot: Slice the sandwiches and serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy that cheesy pizza goodness!

Notes

Bread choice: Use sturdy bread, like sourdough or Italian, for the best texture. Soft bread can get soggy during grilling.
Dairy-free option: Swap the mozzarella for a dairy-free cheese alternative.
For a spicy kick: Add some crushed red pepper flakes or jalapeños to your sandwich for extra heat.
Make it your own: Add extra toppings like mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers to customize your Pizza Grilled Cheese.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 40mg