Description
A delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese, this Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe combines gooey mozzarella, tangy pizza sauce, and spicy pepperoni between buttery toasted bread for a fun and easy meal.
Ingredients
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Bread and Butter
- 4 slices Italian or sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Filling
- 1/3 cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread, ensuring full coverage for a golden crust when cooked.
- Assemble the sandwich: On the unbuttered sides of two slices, spread a generous layer of pizza sauce. Layer mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and optional crushed red pepper flakes evenly over the sauce.
- Complete the sandwich: Place the remaining slices of bread on top with the buttered side facing out to prepare for grilling.
- Cook the sandwiches: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is beautifully golden brown and the cheese has melted completely.
- Serve: Slice the sandwiches in half and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping, enjoying the melty, savory combination.
Notes
- Customize with additional pizza toppings like cooked sausage, mushrooms, or olives for more variety.
- If you don’t have pizza sauce, marinara sauce can be used as a substitute.
- To achieve a crispier crust without burning the bread, cook over medium-low heat to allow the cheese to fully melt.
