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Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Pizza Grilled Cheese merges two perfect foods: grilled cheeses and pizza! Tons of pepperoni, gooey cheese, and marinara sauce make this recipe addictive!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 887kcal

Ingredients

  • White bread slices
  • Butter room temperature
  • Tons of mozzarella cheese slices
  • Pepperoni slices
  • Basil optional
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Pizza sauce for serving and dipping

Instructions

  • Set your oven to broil.
  • Spread butter on just one side of two slices of bread.
  • Then flip over the buttered slices. Leave one slice to the side and top the other slice with tons of cheese then both slices together butter side up with cheese in between!
  • Heat up a griddle or frying pan then fry your grilled cheese on both sides until golden brown and cheese is melting.
  • Finally add another slice of mozz cheese to the top of the sandwich and top with pepperoni and basil and pop in the oven just until the top melts down then sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve with additional pizza sauce!

Notes

TIP: This recipe calls for broiling the sandwich for a few minutes. Be sure to preheat the oven well before cooking the grilled cheese. You want that oven to be HOT and ready! 

Nutrition

Calories: 887kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 2406mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 3mg