Pizza Grilled Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food fusion—Pizza Grilled Cheese. Combining gooey mozzarella, pepperoni, and savory garlic-parmesan butter on crispy bread. A delightful blend of pizza and grilled cheese in each bite.
4 Servings
Ingredients
Garlic Butter Spread
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- 8 thick slices sturdy bread such as sourdough or Italian
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 24 thin slices pepperoni
Instructions
Prepare the Garlic Butter Spread
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
- Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated and the texture is creamy.
Assemble the Sandwiches
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- Spread approximately half of the prepared garlic butter mixture evenly over one side of each of the 4 slices of bread.
- Place the buttered sides down onto the preheated skillet.
Add Pizza Ingredients
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza or marinara sauce over the exposed side of each bread slice.
- Sprinkle approximately 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on each slice of bread.
- Arrange 6 slices of pepperoni over the cheese on each slice of bread.
- Add another layer of shredded mozzarella cheese to enhance the gooey texture.
Top and Cook
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce over one side of the remaining 4 slices of bread.
- Place these slices sauce-side down over the assembled sandwiches.
- Spread the remaining garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of each sandwich.
Grill the Sandwiches
- Cook the sandwiches over medium-low heat for approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Ensure the bread turns golden brown and the cheese melts thoroughly before flipping.
- Adjust the heat if necessary to prevent the bread from browning too quickly.
Serve and Enjoy
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and allow them to cool for 1-2 minutes.
- Cut each sandwich in half and serve promptly with extra pizza or marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
To make this Pizza Grilled Cheese gluten-free, simply substitute the regular bread with a high-quality gluten-free bread. Ensure the bread is sturdy enough to withstand grilling without falling apart. Additionally, verify that the pizza sauce and all other ingredients are gluten-free.