Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (Print Version)
Crisp grilled bread filled with melty mozzarella, pepperoni, and flavorful garlic butter. Satisfy your pizza craving today.
# Ingredients:
→ Garlic Butter
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Sandwich Assembly
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8 thick slices sturdy bread, such as sourdough or Italian
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
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24 thin slices pepperoni
# Steps:
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In a small mixing bowl, blend softened unsalted butter, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt until the mixture is uniformly combined.
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Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce or marinara sauce over 4 bread slices. Top each with an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese and 6 slices of pepperoni. Cover with remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
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Generously coat the outer sides of each sandwich with the prepared garlic butter mixture.
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Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese has fully melted.
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Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately, accompanied by extra warm marinara sauce if desired.
# Notes:
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For optimal crispness, use sturdy bread and avoid overfilling to ensure even grilling.