Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of pizza and grilled cheese with this easy-to-make pizza grilled cheese sandwich. Each bite offers a crispy, buttery exterior that reveals a melty interior filled with gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and zesty pizza sauce. Perfect for game nights or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is customizable to suit your taste, making it a sure hit for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bread (sourdough or whole wheat)
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 10 slices pepperoni (or preferred veggies)
- 2 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Place one slice butter-side down in the skillet. Layer half the mozzarella, pepperoni, and drizzle with pizza sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with the second slice of bread, butter-side up, and gently press down.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy and cheese is melted.
- Slice diagonally and serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use garlic powder or Italian herbs when buttering the bread. Feel free to swap out toppings based on your preference; add mushrooms or bell peppers for a veggie twist.