This Pizza Grilled Cheese is packed with flavor, combining the comfort of a classic grilled cheese with layers of melty cheese, savory pepperoni, and a crispy garlic butter crust.
INGREDIENTS
Garlic Butter Spread:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Sandwich Assembly:
- 8 slices white bread
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces pepperoni
- Warm pizza sauce, for dipping
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Spread: In a medium bowl, mix the butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth and well combined.
- Butter the Bread: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on one side of each slice of bread. Place the buttered slices face up on a baking sheet until ready to assemble.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place one slice of bread butter-side down into the skillet. Layer with one slice of mozzarella cheese, six slices of pepperoni, another slice of mozzarella, six more pepperoni slices, and a final slice of mozzarella. Top with another slice of bread, butter side up.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Cover the skillet with a lid to help melt the cheese. Cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown. Flip carefully using a spatula, cover again, and cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
NOTES
- Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- To keep sandwiches crispy, place finished ones on a wire rack over a baking sheet to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Feel free to customize with additional ingredients—see suggestions above.
- This recipe can easily be doubled.
- Swap out the bread or cheese for different varieties to suit your preference. While mozzarella sticks to the pizza theme, provolone, Parmesan, or other cheeses work well too.
- These sandwiches can be frozen—see above for freezing instructions.
NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 15g
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 104mg
- Sodium: 958mg
- Potassium: 199mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Vitamin A: 739 IU
- Vitamin C: 0.01mg
- Calcium: 165mg
- Iron: 2mg
