Description
Pizza Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, merging the creamy goodness of a classic grilled cheese with the bold flavors of pizza. Imagine sinking your teeth into a crispy, golden-brown sandwich filled with melted mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and tangy marinara sauce—it’s a slice of heaven in every bite! This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, cozy movie nights, or casual gatherings with friends. Customizable to suit your taste, you can add any toppings you love, from bell peppers to olives. Get ready to elevate your snack game and impress your family with this delicious Pizza Grilled Cheese!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or Italian bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4–6 slices pepperoni (or preferred toppings)
- 2 tablespoons marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and marinara sauce.
- Top with more mozzarella and place the second slice of bread on top (buttered side out).
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until melted inside.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, cut in half, and serve with extra marinara for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg