Description
Pepperoni pizza grilled cheese merges classic comfort foods into one irresistible sandwich. Melted mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and crispy golden bread create a mouthwatering fusion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Protein and Sauce Ingredients:
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
Bread and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 8 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or Italian)
- Butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature, preparing a golden-crispy cooking surface for the pizza grilled cheese.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with butter, positioning 4 slices butter-side down on a clean preparation area.
- Distribute pizza sauce smoothly across the unbuttered bread surface, creating an even flavor foundation.
- Layer shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce, creating a rich cheese base that will melt perfectly.
- Arrange pepperoni slices strategically across the cheese, ensuring complete coverage and maximum flavor intensity.
- Enhance the sandwich with a sprinkle of garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and optional red pepper flakes for a zesty kick.
- Crown each sandwich with remaining bread slices, positioning butter-side facing upward for optimal browning.
- Carefully transfer sandwiches to the heated skillet, allowing 3-4 minutes of cooking per side until bread transforms into a golden-brown crisp and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat, allowing a brief cooling moment before slicing diagonally for elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately with additional pizza sauce on the side for adventurous dipping.
Notes
- Choose a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and perfect golden-brown crust.
- Opt for thin-sliced pepperoni to ensure crispy edges and prevent overpowering the sandwich.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like provolone or fontina for added depth of flavor.
- Control heat carefully to prevent burning while ensuring cheese melts completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg