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Pizza Grilled Cheese

Pizza Grilled Cheese
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This Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe combines the comforting melt of gooey mozzarella cheese, tangy pizza sauce, and savory pepperoni toasted between buttery bread for a quick and delicious snack or light meal. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s perfect for busy days and easily customizable with your favorite toppings or dietary preferences.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Bread: fresh sandwich bread or Italian bread slices (2 slices per sandwich)
  • Mozzarella Cheese: sliced or shredded, about 2-3 ounces per sandwich
  • Pepperoni Slices: 10-12 slices per sandwich
  • Pizza Sauce: 1-2 tablespoons per sandwich
  • Butter: softened, 1 tablespoon for spreading on outside of bread
  • Optional Herbs: fresh basil or dried oregano, a light sprinkle

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice the bread and mozzarella cheese. Have the pepperoni, pizza sauce, and softened butter ready to streamline the cooking process.
  2. Assemble the Sandwich: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on one slice of bread. Add slices of mozzarella cheese, followed by pepperoni. Sprinkle optional herbs like oregano or basil if desired. Cover with the second slice of bread.
  3. Butter the Bread: Generously spread softened butter on the outside of both bread slices to ensure a golden, crispy finish when grilled.
  4. Grill the Sandwich: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place the sandwich in the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is golden and the cheese is fully melted. Flip carefully to avoid filling leaks.
  5. Serve Warm: Remove the sandwich from the skillet once toasted and melty. Let it rest for a minute, then slice into halves or quarters and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Use medium-low heat to melt cheese evenly without burning the bread.
  • Don’t overload with toppings to prevent sogginess and messy flipping.
  • Use softened, room-temperature butter for easy spreading and even browning.
  • Press the sandwich gently with a spatula during cooking to help fuse ingredients.
  • If available, a panini press can be used for an evenly cooked, crunchy sandwich.

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