Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe. It’s a delicious twist on classic grilled cheese that combines the flavors of pepperoni pizza in a melty, cheesy sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 4 slices sandwich bread
Pizza Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons pizza sauce
Cheese:
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni:
- 16 slices pepperoni
Butter:
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional:
- Extra grated Parmesan or crushed red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Sandwiches: Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side of two slices, spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce each. Layer with 2 slices of mozzarella cheese and 8 slices of pepperoni per sandwich.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out. Sprinkle the outside with Italian seasoning. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice and serve immediately. Garnish with Parmesan or crushed red pepper if desired.
Notes
- Use mini pepperoni for easier stacking or turkey pepperoni for a lighter option.
- Add sautéed mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers for a supreme-style grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
