Description
These Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches combine the gooey, melty goodness of mozzarella cheese with savory pepperoni and zesty pizza sauce, all layered between buttery, crispy golden bread. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy skillet recipe is a delightful fusion of classic grilled cheese with a pizza twist, perfect for a quick lunch or comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sandwich
- 8 thick slices sturdy bread, such as sourdough or Italian
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 24 thin slices pepperoni
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small mixing bowl, blend the softened unsalted butter with grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce or marinara sauce evenly over 4 slices of bread. Top each slice with an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese and 6 slices of pepperoni. Place the remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches.
- Coat Sandwiches: Generously spread the prepared garlic butter mixture over the outer sides of each sandwich, ensuring full coverage for a crispy, flavorful crust.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese inside is fully melted.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice each in half, and serve immediately. Optionally, add warm marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread like sourdough or Italian to hold the fillings well and prevent sogginess.
- For extra crispiness, you can toast the bread lightly before assembling.
- Adjust pepperoni quantity to your preference or substitute with other pizza toppings like mushrooms or olives.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping to enhance the pizza flavors.
