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Pizza Grilled Cheese Recipe

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This Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe combines the gooey, melty goodness of mozzarella cheese with savory pepperoni slices, all sandwiched between buttery, golden-brown white bread infused with Italian herbs and garlic. Served with warm pizza sauce for dipping, it’s a fun and flavorful twist on the classic grilled cheese, perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Herb Butter Mixture

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, very soft
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Assembly

  • 8 slices white bread
  • 12 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 6 ounces pepperoni
  • Warm pizza sauce for dipping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the herb butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dried Italian seasoning. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated to create a flavorful herb butter spread.
  2. Butter the bread slices: Spread a generous layer of the prepared herb butter mixture evenly on one side of each slice of white bread. This side will be the exterior that gets toasted in the pan to achieve a golden, flavorful crust.
  3. Assemble the sandwiches: On the unbuttered side of four slices of bread, layer 3 slices of mozzarella cheese evenly. Top the cheese with pepperoni slices, then add remaining cheese slices on top to help bind the sandwich together. Place the other four slices of bread on top, buttered side facing out.
  4. Cook the grilled cheese: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese inside is melted and gooey. Press gently with a spatula to help everything melt together while cooking.
  5. Serve: Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the skillet, slice them in half if desired, and serve warm with a side of warmed pizza sauce for dipping. Enjoy the perfect combination of grilled cheese comfort and pizza flavors.

Notes

  • Use very soft butter for easy mixing and better spreading on the bread.
  • If mozzarella slices are thick, you can use shredded mozzarella for even melting.
  • Adjust pepperoni quantity based on your preference for spice and meatiness.
  • Make sure the skillet is not too hot to avoid burning the bread before the cheese melts.
  • Warm the pizza sauce slightly before serving for the best dipping experience.

Find it online: https://amandafood.com/pizza-grilled-cheese-recipe/