Description
Pizza Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that effortlessly combines the savory flavors of pizza with the gooey goodness of a classic grilled cheese sandwich. In just 10 minutes, you can create this satisfying dish that features crispy bread, melted cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack, this delightful recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. Customize it with your preferred ingredients for a unique twist on two beloved favorites!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough, white, or whole wheat)
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 slices of turkey pepperoni (or other toppings)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Butter one side of each slice of bread and sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Assemble by spreading marinara sauce on the unbuttered side of two slices, then layer with mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, and any additional toppings. Top with remaining bread slices (buttered side up).
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before slicing in half and serving with extra marinara for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg