Pizza Grilled Cheese
A delightful combination of pizza and grilled cheese, perfect for any meal, packed with gooey melted cheese and delicious toppings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices slices of your favorite bread Sourdough or hearty Italian loaf preferred
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce Store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Divided into portions
- 1/4 cup pepperoni slices, quartered Or use your favorite pizza toppings
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves Optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep all ingredients.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
Assembly
- Flip two bread slices over (unbuttered side up). Spread 1/4 cup of pizza sauce on each, leaving a little space around the edges.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza sauce on each slice.
- Distribute the quartered pepperoni slices evenly over the mozzarella cheese on both slices. Add any other desired toppings.
- Sprinkle 1/8 cup of Parmesan cheese over the pepperoni on each slice.
- Add the remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese on top of the pepperoni and Parmesan on each slice.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/8 cup of Parmesan cheese on top of the mozzarella on each slice.
- Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of Italian seasoning over the cheese and toppings on each slice. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Carefully place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the cheese and toppings, buttered side up.
Grilling
- Place a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- Carefully place the pizza grilled cheese sandwiches in the heated skillet.
- Use a spatula to gently press down on the sandwiches. Cook for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Once the first side is golden brown, carefully flip the sandwiches over using a spatula. Press down gently again and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
- To ensure the cheese is fully melted, gently lift the edge of the bread and peek inside. If the cheese is still not melted, continue cooking for a minute or two more per side.
- Once the pizza grilled cheese sandwiches are cooked to perfection, carefully remove them from the skillet and place them on a cutting board.
- Use a sharp knife to slice each sandwich in half diagonally.
- If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serving
- Serve the pizza grilled cheese sandwiches immediately while they’re hot and cheesy.
Notes
Serve with a side of extra pizza sauce for dipping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Cook on low heat to reheat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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