Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches combine the melty goodness of mozzarella cheese and crispy pepperoni with a flavorful Italian-seasoned buttery bread, perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal that blends classic pizza flavors in a grilled sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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For the Butter Mixture
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Sandwich
- 8 thick slices sturdy bread (sourdough or Italian)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 24 thin slices pepperoni
Instructions
- Prepare the butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the prepared butter mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice. Then, flip the slices so the buttered side faces outward. On the unbuttered side of 4 slices, spread a generous layer of pizza sauce.
- Add the fillings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce layer. Next, top the cheese with 6 slices of pepperoni on each sandwich. Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top, buttered side facing out, to form sandwiches.
- Grill the sandwiches: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Carefully place the sandwiches onto the skillet. Grill for about 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from heat, let cool slightly, then slice in half if desired. Serve immediately with extra pizza sauce or marinara for dipping if preferred.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread like sourdough or Italian to hold the fillings without becoming soggy.
- Adjust the amount of pepperoni and cheese according to preference.
- For a vegetarian option, omit pepperoni or substitute with vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Use low-sodium marinara sauce to reduce salt content if preferred.
- Serve with a side salad or fresh vegetables to balance the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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