Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Garlic Parmesan Pizza Grilled Cheese. It’s a delicious fusion of flavors, combining the classic elements of a grilled cheese sandwich with the savory goodness of pizza.
Ingredients
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Bread and Butter:
- 8 slices Italian bread or thick sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Seasoning Mix:
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Filling:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni or cooked sausage (optional)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoned Butter: Mix softened butter with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Spread on one side of each bread slice.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Place 4 bread slices, buttered side down. Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on the unbuttered side. Add mozzarella, meat, more mozzarella, and top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
- Grill: Cook sandwiches on medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Add sautéed mushrooms, onions, or olives for a veggie twist.
- For a crispier finish, bake sandwiches at 400°F for 5 minutes after grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
