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Pizza Grilled Cheese

A delicious combination of pizza and grilled cheese, featuring gooey mozzarella, savory provolone, and pepperoni, all nestled between crispy, buttery bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Spreads
  • 4 slices thick white or sourdough bread Sliced at least 3/4 inch thick.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened For spreading on the bread.
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Mix with butter for added flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan For crust enhancement.
Filling
  • 4 tablespoons pizza sauce Store-bought works great.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For that classic cheese pull.
  • 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese Adds a savory depth.
  • 16 slices pepperoni Layer for maximum flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning For flavor dusting.
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional for some heat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lay out all 4 slices of bread on a flat surface.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of softened butter with 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder until fully combined.
  3. Spread the garlic butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
  4. Sprinkle a pinch of grated parmesan cheese onto the buttered side of each slice.
Build the Sandwich
  1. Flip the bread slices so the buttered side faces down.
  2. Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on the inner side of two slices.
  3. Layer half the mozzarella evenly over the sauce on each sauced slice.
  4. Add 8 slices of pepperoni on top of the mozzarella on each sandwich.
  5. Sprinkle provolone over the pepperoni.
  6. Dust with 1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Place the remaining two slices of bread on top, buttered side up.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Carefully place the sandwiches in the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until cheese is melted.
  4. Let the sandwiches rest for 1 to 2 minutes before slicing diagonally.

Notes

Use room-temperature butter for easy spreading. Avoid overloading the sauce to prevent sogginess. Covering the pan can help with cheese melting.