Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
Combine the best of both worlds with these delicious pizza grilled cheese sandwiches. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and filled with all your favorite pizza toppings, this recipe is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Sandwiches:
- 8 slices of bread
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
For Garnish:
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Fillings: In a bowl, mix the shredded mozzarella and pepperoni slices. Spread pizza sauce on four slices of bread.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Divide the cheese and pepperoni mixture evenly among the sauce-covered bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Cook the Sandwiches: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Cut the sandwiches in half, garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh basil, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle garlic powder or Italian seasoning on the buttered bread before grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
