Description
Pizza Grilled Cheese combines the melty goodness of grilled cheese with classic pizza flavors like mozzarella, pepperoni, and pizza sauce. It’s a quick, flavorful meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, very soft
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Spread butter mixture on one side of each bread slice.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place 4 slices of bread butter-side down in the skillet.
- Spread pizza sauce on the unbuttered sides, then add mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni.
- Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Add veggies like olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Use a blend of mozzarella and provolone for a cheesier sandwich.
- Sourdough or Italian bread adds extra texture and flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet for best crispiness.
- Assemble sandwiches in advance and store refrigerated until ready to cook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
