Description
This Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe combines the classic flavors of pizza with the comfort of a grilled cheese sandwich. It’s a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, very soft
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
For Assembly:
- 8 slices white bread
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces pepperoni
- Warm pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the butter mixture on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side of 4 slices, layer mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and an additional slice of mozzarella. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side out.
- Grill: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve: Cut the sandwiches diagonally and serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings by adding your favorite pizza toppings such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat bread and turkey pepperoni.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg