Garlic Parmesan Pizza Grilled Cheese Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food mashup with this Garlic Parmesan Pizza Grilled Cheese. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and packed with all the flavors of a classic pizza!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 8 slices of Italian bread
Garlic Parmesan Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Filling:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
- Optional: red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Parmesan Butter: Mix softened butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the butter mixture on one side of each bread slice. Layer mozzarella, provolone, pizza sauce, and pepperoni on four slices. Top with the remaining bread slices, butter side up.
- Cook: Cook sandwiches on a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Serve: Serve hot with extra pizza sauce for dipping. Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings like sausage, mushrooms, or olives.
- Try different bread options such as sourdough or whole wheat for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
