This Pizza Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food mashup! Crispy, buttery bread, melty mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and a hint of garlic and Italian seasoning make this sandwich a game-changer. Serve it with warm pizza sauce for dipping, and you’ve got a meal that’s impossible to resist. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter, very soft
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
8 slices white bread
12 slices mozzarella cheese
6 oz pepperoni
Warm pizza sauce (for dipping)
Directions
1. Make the Butter Mixture:
In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth and well combined.
2. Prepare the Bread:
Spread the butter mixture evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
Place the buttered side up on a sheet tray.
3. Assemble the Sandwich:
Heat a skillet over medium-low heat.
Place a slice of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.
Layer with:
1 slice of mozzarella
6 pepperoni slices
Another slice of mozzarella
6 more pepperoni slices
A final slice of mozzarella
Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
4. Cook the Grilled Cheese:
Grill the sandwich until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted.
5. Serve:
Slice the grilled cheese in half and serve immediately with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
This Pizza Grilled Cheese is cheesy, crispy, and packed with all your favorite pizza flavors. It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or anytime you’re craving something indulgent and delicious!