Description
Melty cheese meets crispy bread in this epic Pizza Grilled Cheese fusion, blending Italian-inspired flavors with classic comfort food. Gooey mozzarella, zesty marinara, and savory pepperoni create a mouthwatering sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Cheese:
- 36 pepperoni slices
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Bread:
- 12 slices white bread
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) pizza sauce
- 8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Craft a fragrant garlic-infused butter mixture by gently melting butter and blending it with olive oil, aromatic Italian seasoning, and pungent garlic powder.
- Generously coat one surface of each bread slice with the prepared garlic butter, creating a flavorful exterior foundation.
- On the unbuttered interior of the bread, spread a vibrant layer of zesty pizza sauce, creating a rich base for the sandwich.
- Artfully arrange pepperoni slices across the sauce, ensuring even coverage and maximum flavor distribution.
- Liberally sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pepperoni, allowing for complete ingredient coverage.
- Carefully place the assembled sandwich into a preheated skillet set at medium temperature, positioning the buttered side downward.
- Allow the sandwich to sizzle and transform, developing a golden-brown crispy exterior, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Skillfully flip the sandwich, revealing the perfectly caramelized surface, and continue cooking until the cheese melts completely and becomes irresistibly gooey.
- Remove from heat, transfer to a cutting board, and slice diagonally to create visually appealing triangular portions.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, ensuring maximum enjoyment of the melted cheese and crisp, buttery bread.
Notes
- Customize the pepperoni to suit dietary needs by using turkey pepperoni for lower fat or plant-based pepperoni for vegetarian options.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like provolone or a blend of cheeses to create unique flavor profiles.
- Control the heat carefully to achieve a perfectly crispy golden-brown exterior without burning the bread.
- Add extra flavor boosters like red pepper flakes, fresh basil, or a sprinkle of parmesan for enhanced taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg