Description
This Pizza Grilled Cheese combines the best of both worlds—crispy, buttery bread filled with layers of gooey mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and Italian flavors. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this easy sheet pan dinner alternative is kid-friendly and fully customizable with your favorite pizza toppings.
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Butter Spread
- ½ cup unsalted butter, very soft
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
For the Sandwich
- 8 slices white bread
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces pepperoni
- Warm pizza sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Make the Garlic Butter Spread: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened butter, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the Bread: Spread an even layer of the garlic butter mixture on one side of each bread slice. Place them butter-side up on a plate while preparing the filling.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place one slice of bread, butter side down, into a skillet over medium-low heat. Layer with a slice of mozzarella cheese, 6 slices of pepperoni, another slice of mozzarella, another 6 slices of pepperoni, and a final slice of mozzarella. Top with a second slice of bread, butter side up.
- Cook Until Golden: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for about 3–5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula, then cover again and cook until the second side is crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the skillet and let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping and enjoy.
Notes
- If adding veggies or other toppings, pre-cook them to prevent excess moisture.
- For an extra crispy sandwich, place cooked sandwiches on a wire rack to cool instead of a plate.
- Mozzarella melts best, but provolone or a mix of cheddar and parmesan can add more depth.
- Avoid pressing down on the sandwich while cooking to keep the cheese gooey inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 958mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 104mg