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Pizza Grilled Cheese

Pizza Grilled Cheese
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Pizza Grilled Cheese is a crispy, melty sandwich that combines the comforting flavors of grilled cheese with classic pizza toppings like tomato sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese. Perfectly golden on the outside with gooey cheese inside, this quick and customizable recipe is ideal for a tasty meal or snack in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 2 thick slices of sourdough or Italian bread

Cheese

  • Fresh or shredded mozzarella cheese, about 1/2 cup
  • Parmesan cheese (optional), 1 tablespoon for sprinkling

Toppings

  • Pepperoni slices, about 10-12 slices
  • Tomato sauce (pizza or marinara), 2 tablespoons
  • Italian seasoning (optional), 1/2 teaspoon

Other

  • Butter, 2 tablespoons for spreading on bread

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Lay out your bread slices and gather your pizza sauce, pepperoni, and cheese. Make sure your mozzarella is shredded or sliced right before assembling for the best melt.
  2. Butter the Bread: Spread a thin, even layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread. This butter side will be the outer layer that gets grilled to a golden, crispy perfection.
  3. Assemble the Sandwich: Flip the bread slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Spread a spoonful of tomato sauce evenly over the bread, then layer on mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices. Don’t be shy with the cheese—it’s the star! Top with the other slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
  4. Cook to Golden Crispiness: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted through.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the sandwich from the heat, let it rest for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm. Watch out for that ooey-gooey cheese pull!

Notes

  • Use room temperature cheese for faster and more even melting.
  • Press gently while cooking to help heat distribute and meld ingredients.
  • Cook low and slow to prevent burning and ensure perfect melt.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan on the outside of the bread before grilling for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Don’t overload toppings to avoid soggy bread or cheese escape while cooking.

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Keywords: pizza grilled cheese, grilled cheese sandwich, pizza sandwich, easy snack, quick meal, comfort food, cheesy sandwich, pepperoni sandwich

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