Description
Mouthwatering Pizza Grilled Cheese combines classic sandwich comfort with zesty Italian flavors. Melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara sauce create a quick, irresistible meal that satisfies your craving for ultimate cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Cheese:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) pepperoni (about 24 slices)
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Bread and Base:
- 8 slices white bread
- ½ cup (113 grams) very soft unsalted butter
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Warm pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty butter blend by whisking together softened butter, finely grated Parmesan cheese, aromatic garlic powder, and a medley of Italian herbs until achieving a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with the herbed butter mixture, positioning the slices butter-side up on a clean baking tray for convenient preparation.
- Warm a skillet over medium-low heat, then carefully place one buttered bread slice facing down, creating the foundation for your grilled cheese masterpiece.
- Layer the bread with a generous portion of shredded mozzarella cheese, creating a rich base for the toppings.
- Arrange six pepperoni slices over the initial cheese layer, ensuring even distribution across the bread surface.
- Add another substantial layer of mozzarella cheese to cover the pepperoni, creating a melty barrier of flavor.
- Repeat the pepperoni arrangement with six additional slices, followed by a final blanket of mozzarella cheese.
- Crown the sandwich with the second slice of buttered bread, positioning it butter-side up, and gently press down to compress the layers.
- Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust to develop on the bottom slice.
- Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula, allowing the second side to crisp and ensuring the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from the skillet once both sides are perfectly golden and crisp, then slice diagonally into two triangular halves.
- Serve immediately alongside warm pizza sauce for a delectable dipping experience.
Notes
- Elevate your grilled cheese game with this pizza-inspired mashup that combines classic comfort food with Italian flair.
- Grate fresh Parmesan for an extra burst of flavor that transforms a simple sandwich into a gourmet experience.
- Pressing the sandwich gently helps create a crispy exterior while ensuring the cheese melts into gooey perfection.
- Use pre-sliced pepperoni to save time and guarantee even coverage across the sandwich.
- Warm pizza sauce becomes the ultimate dipping companion, adding a tangy punch to each cheesy bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 486 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1075mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 78mg