Description
Culinary magic happens when classic Pizza Grilled Cheese merges irresistible Italian flavors with comfort food nostalgia. Melted cheese, zesty marinara, and crispy bread create a mouthwatering experience that satisfies deep cravings with every delicious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Protein:
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces (170 grams) pepperoni
Bread and Seasoning:
- 8 slices white bread
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Butter Mixture:
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter, very soft
- Warm pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Blend softened butter with parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into a harmonious spread.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with the aromatic butter mixture.
- Arrange mozzarella slices and pepperoni on the unbuttered side of 4 bread pieces, creating a flavorful base.
- Crown the layered bread with remaining slices, ensuring buttered sides face outward.
- Preheat skillet to medium heat, allowing surface to warm evenly.
- Carefully place sandwiches in the skillet, grilling for 3-4 minutes until bread transforms into a golden, crispy exterior.
- Flip sandwiches, continuing to cook until cheese melts completely and second side achieves a rich, toasted color.
- Transfer grilled sandwiches to serving plates, accompanied by warm pizza sauce for a delectable dipping experience.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while cheese remains luxuriously molten.
Notes
- Choose high-quality mozzarella for the best melting texture and flavor complexity.
- Toast bread slowly on medium heat to achieve perfectly golden-brown crispy edges without burning.
- Customize pepperoni thickness based on personal preference – thinner slices melt more evenly into cheese.
- Consider using gluten-free bread for a celiac-friendly version of this indulgent sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 617 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1095 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 86 mg