Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (Print Version)
Crispy bread, melty mozzarella, pepperoni, and garlic butter deliver bold pizza flavors in every bite.
# 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 sourdough or Italian bread
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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 bowl, thoroughly blend the softened butter, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
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Spread a thin, even layer of marinara or pizza sauce on four bread slices. Top each with the shredded mozzarella and six slices of pepperoni. Complete each sandwich with a remaining bread slice.
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Spread the prepared garlic butter generously across the outer sides of all sandwiches.
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Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning once, until the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese has melted.
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Halve the hot grilled sandwiches and serve immediately, accompanied by extra warmed marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
# Notes:
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Using sturdy bread prevents the sandwiches from becoming soggy during grilling.