Description
This Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe combines the flavors of a classic pepperoni pizza with the comfort of a grilled cheese sandwich. It’s a quick and easy meal that will satisfy any pizza craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 2 slices sourdough or sandwich bread
Spread:
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
Pizza Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6–8 slices pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Pinch of Italian seasoning or dried oregano
Instructions
- Spread Butter: Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer Ingredients: Lay one slice, buttered side down, in a skillet over medium heat. Spread pizza sauce over the top, then layer with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, Parmesan cheese if using, and a pinch of Italian seasoning. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Cook: Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Add sautéed mushrooms, green peppers, or olives for extra pizza flavor.
- Use marinara sauce if pizza sauce isn’t available.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
