Description
This Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe combines the gooey cheesiness of a classic grilled cheese with the bold flavors of pepperoni and Italian seasonings, creating a delicious twist reminiscent of your favorite pizza. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal served with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture
- ½ cup unsalted butter, very soft
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Sandwich
- 8 slices white bread
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces pepperoni
- Warm pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the very soft unsalted butter with grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dried Italian seasoning. Mix until the ingredients are smoothly blended to create a flavorful spread.
- Butter the Bread: Evenly spread the butter mixture over one side of each bread slice. Place the buttered sides up on a sheet tray to prepare for assembling the sandwiches.
- Assemble and Cook the Sandwich: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place one slice of bread butter side down in the skillet. Layer one slice of mozzarella cheese, six pepperoni slices, another mozzarella slice, six more pepperoni slices, and a final slice of mozzarella on top of the bread.
- Top and Grill: Place another slice of bread on top, butter side up. Cook the sandwich until the bottom is golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve: Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the skillet and serve immediately with warm pizza sauce for dipping, enhancing the pizza-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Use medium-low heat to prevent burning the bread while allowing cheese to melt thoroughly.
- For extra crispiness, consider pressing the sandwich lightly with a spatula while cooking.
- Warm the pizza sauce before serving for a better dipping experience.
- Substitute white bread with whole wheat or gluten-free bread if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of pepperoni to taste for a spicier or milder sandwich.
