Description
Crispy Italian-inspired pizza grilled cheese merges two comfort classics into one irresistible sandwich. Melted mozzarella, zesty marinara, and savory pepperoni nestled between golden-buttered bread promise pure culinary joy you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices of bread
- 6–8 ounces (170–225 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces (57 grams) pepperoni slices
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) pizza sauce
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) finely grated parmesan cheese
Preparation Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (57 grams) butter, softened
Instructions
- Create a zesty butter blend by whisking softened butter with Italian herbs, garlic powder, and grated parmesan cheese until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with the seasoned butter mixture, positioning the buttered sides face-down on a clean work surface.
- Spread a vibrant layer of pizza sauce across the unbuttered sides of four bread slices, ensuring even coverage.
- Layer shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices atop the sauced bread, distributing ingredients evenly to guarantee a perfect flavor balance.
- Complete each sandwich by placing the remaining bread slices on top, with buttered surfaces facing upward.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low temperature, allowing the surface to warm gradually for optimal grilling.
- Carefully transfer sandwiches to the skillet, cooking approximately four minutes per side until bread transforms into a golden, crispy exterior.
- If cheese requires additional melting, cover the skillet momentarily to create a gentle steaming effect.
- Once sandwiches reach a perfect golden-brown color and cheese becomes irresistibly melted, remove from heat.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately, celebrating the delightful fusion of grilled cheese and pizza flavors.
Notes
- Crafting the perfect pizza grilled cheese starts with a flavor-packed butter blend that transforms ordinary bread into a crispy, seasoned delight.
- Generously layer pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and pepperoni across the bread, creating a mouthwatering canvas of classic pizza ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg