Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
A delicious and comforting Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich combining crispy garlic buttered bread, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce for a fun twist on classic grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Garlic Butter
- 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 Assembly
- 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: Combine softened unsalted butter, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl until evenly blended.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce or marinara sauce on 4 slices of bread. Evenly top each with shredded mozzarella cheese and 6 slices of pepperoni. Place the remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches.
- Butter the Sandwiches: Generously spread the prepared garlic butter over the outer sides of each assembled sandwich.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches for 4 minutes per side until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice grilled sandwiches in half and serve immediately with extra warm marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Select sturdy bread such as sourdough or Italian to provide a crisp, non-soggy structure.
- For a dairy-free version, replace mozzarella cheese with a suitable dairy-free alternative.
- Enhance flavor with optional toppings like mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers.
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
