Pizza Grilled Cheese (Print View)
A gooey grilled cheese layered with mozzarella, pepperoni, and pizza sauce for a quick, savory bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 4 slices Italian or sourdough bread
→ Cheese
02 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
→ Spreads & Sauces
04 - 4 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara sauce
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Toppings
06 - 8-10 slices pepperoni
07 - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
# How to Make:
01 - Spread 1 tablespoon softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
02 - Place two bread slices butter-side down on a clean work surface. Spread 2 tablespoons pizza sauce on the unbuttered side of each slice.
03 - Layer mozzarella cheese slices, pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, oregano, and basil over the sauced bread.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing up.
05 - Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
06 - Place sandwiches in the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is thoroughly melted.
07 - Remove from skillet and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice diagonally and serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It transforms childhood comfort food into something that feels indulgent without requiring any special skills or ingredients
- The buttery, crispy exterior gives way to that perfect cheese pull that makes everyone at the table stop talking
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- Medium heat is crucial here because high heat burns the butter before the cheese has time to melt properly
- Pressing down gently while cooking helps the cheese adhere to both bread slices, preventing that sad moment when toppings slide out
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- Cover the skillet with a lid for the first minute of cooking to help the cheese melt faster without burning the bread
- Use a serrated knife to cut the sandwiches and saw gently to avoid pushing all the filling out the back