Description
A fun and indulgent twist on classic grilled cheese, this Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe combines melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian-seasoned butter on toasted white bread, served with warm pizza sauce for dipping. Perfect for a quick snack or a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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 medium-sized bowl, combine the very soft unsalted butter, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dried Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly until smooth and evenly blended.
- Butter the Bread: Spread the butter mixture evenly over one side of each bread slice. Place the bread slices butter side up on a sheet tray while preparing to assemble the sandwiches.
- Assemble Sandwich Layers: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place one slice of bread into the skillet, butter side down. Layer one slice of mozzarella cheese on top, followed by 6 pepperoni slices, another slice of mozzarella, 6 more pepperoni slices, and a final slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Top the Sandwich: Place a second slice of bread on top of the layered ingredients, butter side up. Note that you may have leftover pepperoni.
- Cook the Sandwich: Cover the skillet with a lid to aid in melting the cheese. Cook until the bottom slice of bread turns golden brown, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula, cover again, and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Repeat and Serve: Repeat the assembly and cooking process for the remaining sandwiches. Serve immediately with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- To maintain crispiness, place finished sandwiches on a wire rack over a sheet tray to prevent steam buildup and sogginess.
- Use medium-low heat to avoid burning the bread before the cheese melts.
- Feel free to substitute pepperoni with other favorite pizza toppings for variety.
- Use aged parmesan cheese for a more robust flavor in the butter mixture.
