Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe. Perfectly grilled with gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and a touch of Italian seasoning, it’s a must-try for any cheese lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 8 slices Italian or sourdough bread
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional Toppings:
- 16 slices pepperoni (or more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional add-ins: sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, or cooked sausage
Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sandwiches: Spread pizza sauce on one side of each bread slice. Layer mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan, and any extras on four slices. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Top with remaining bread slices, sauce side down.
- Cook: Butter sandwiches. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve: Rest briefly, then slice. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Customize with favorite pizza toppings.
- Experiment with marinara or garlic butter dipping sauce.
- Toast bread inside for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
