Pizza Grilled Cheese Recipe
A delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, the Pizza Grilled Cheese combines melted mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and a flavored buttery crust, served with warm pizza sauce for dipping. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American-Italian
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
For Serving
- Warm pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the softened butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth and well combined to flavor the bread.
- Butter the Bread: Evenly spread the butter mixture over one side of each bread slice. Place the slices butter side up on a sheet tray, ready for assembling.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place one bread slice butter side down in the skillet. Layer one slice of mozzarella cheese, followed by 6 pepperoni slices, then another layer of mozzarella, another 6 pepperoni slices, and a final slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Top and Cook: Place the remaining bread slice on top of the sandwich, butter side up. Cook the sandwich until the bottom bread is golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese inside has melted thoroughly.
- Serve: Remove the grilled sandwich from the skillet immediately and serve hot with warm pizza sauce for dipping to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Use medium-low heat to ensure the cheese melts without burning the bread.
- You can substitute white bread for whole wheat or sourdough for extra flavor.
- Adjust pepperoni quantity according to preference or replace with other pizza toppings like cooked sausage or vegetables.
- Be sure the butter is very soft for easy mixing and spreading.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Keywords: Pizza Grilled Cheese, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Pepperoni Sandwich, Mozzarella Sandwich, Quick Dinner, Comfort Food
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