Description
Cheesy pizza grilled cheese blends Italian-American comfort foods into one irresistible sandwich. Melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara sauce deliver satisfying flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices white bread
- 6 oz (170 g) pepperoni (about 24 slices)
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, very soft
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Warm pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare Butter Mixture: Whisk softened butter with Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian herbs until smooth and well-combined.
- Bread Preparation: Spread the herbed butter evenly on one side of each bread slice, ensuring full coverage for optimal crispiness.
- Skillet Assembly: Place one bread slice butter-side down in a preheated medium-low skillet, then layer with mozzarella cheese to create a foundational base.
- Layering Toppings: Strategically arrange pepperoni slices across the cheese, covering the entire surface, then top with another generous layer of mozzarella to encase the pepperoni.
- Sandwich Completion: Position the second buttered bread slice on top, butter-side up, gently pressing to compact the layers and ensure even cooking.
- Grilling Process: Cook for 3-5 minutes until the bottom turns golden-brown, then carefully flip the sandwich to crisp the other side and fully melt the cheese.
- Serving: Remove from skillet when both sides are perfectly crisp and golden, slice diagonally, and serve immediately with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Butter Blend Mastery: Whisk Parmesan, garlic powder, and herbs thoroughly to create a uniform, flavorful spread that elevates the sandwich’s taste profile.
- Cheese Coverage Technique: Layer mozzarella generously to ensure maximum melting and gooey texture throughout the grilled cheese.
- Heat Control Crucial: Maintain medium-low heat to prevent burning while allowing cheese to melt completely and bread to achieve golden-brown perfection.
- Dipping Sauce Essential: Serve with warm pizza sauce to complement the rich, savory flavors of the pepperoni and cheese sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg