Description
Experience the best of both worlds with this Pizza Grilled Cheese, where the classic grilled cheese sandwich meets the flavors of your favorite pizza. Imagine thick slices of buttery sourdough or Italian bread, grilled to a perfect golden brown, enveloping layers of gooey mozzarella cheese, zesty pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for lunch or dinner, but also offers endless customization options. Add your favorite veggies or try different cheeses to make this sandwich your own. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy night in or entertaining friends at a gathering, this Pizza Grilled Cheese promises to delight every palate.
Ingredients
- Thick slices of sourdough or Italian bread
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni slices
- Unsalted butter
- Pizza sauce
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice butter-side down in the skillet and layer with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni; drizzle pizza sauce on top.
- Top with another slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook the other side until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve warm with additional marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg