Description
This Pizza Grilled Cheese Recipe brings together the melty goodness of grilled cheese and the bold flavor of pizza in one irresistible sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
- 10–12 pepperoni slices
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp garlic butter (or softened butter + garlic powder)
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice.
- On the unbuttered side, layer mozzarella, cheddar, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and a spoonful of marinara sauce.
- Top with the second slice, buttered side facing out.
- Heat skillet over medium-low and cook sandwich until golden brown on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Press gently with a spatula to ensure cheese melts evenly. Remove once golden and melty.
Notes
- Let the sandwich rest 1–2 minutes before slicing to avoid losing melted cheese.
- Try different fillings like mushrooms or olives for a custom twist.
- Use whole grain bread and reduced-fat cheese for a healthier version.
- Air fryer option: 375°F for 5–7 minutes, flip halfway through.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Pizza Grilled Cheese Recipe, grilled cheese pizza sandwich, pepperoni grilled cheese, mozzarella sandwich, pizza sandwich, cheesy sandwich, easy lunch idea, skillet sandwich