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Pizza Grilled Cheese

A crispy, buttery grilled cheese sandwich packed with gooey mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara sauce for the ultimate pizza-inspired comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Filling
  • 8 slices thick white bread
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 24 slices pepperoni
  • 0.5 cup marinara sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Mix softened butter, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  2. Spread butter mixture on one side of bread slices.
  3. Add marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni layers.
  4. Top with remaining bread, butter side out.
  5. Cook on skillet over medium heat until golden and melted.
  6. Slice and serve with marinara sauce.

Notes

Customize with mushrooms, olives, sausage, or other pizza toppings.