Description
This Pizza Grilled Cheese is a delightful blend of gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and crispy bread, making it a crowd-pleasing comfort food you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices Sturdy Bread (sourdough or Texas toast)
- 1 cup Low-Moisture Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Provolone Cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- Optional Cheeses (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup Marinara or Pizza Sauce
- 1 cup Pepperoni
- Optional Veggies (Bell peppers and red onion)
- 1/4 cup Black Olives
- 1 tbsp Fresh Basil or Dried Oregano
- Optional Proteins (Cooked sausage or mushrooms)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Additional Marinara Sauce
- Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Soften unsalted butter or mix with mayonnaise. Grate cheeses and prepare any optional toppings.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Butter one side of each slice of bread, layer marinara, cheeses, and toppings, then top with remaining bread.
- Grill to Golden Perfection: Cook sandwiches on medium-low heat for 4-6 minutes each side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Rest, Slice, and Serve: Let sandwiches rest for 2-3 minutes, slice, and serve with additional marinara sauce.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Pizza Grilled Cheese