Pizza Grilled Cheese Melt (Print Version)
Crispy, cheesy sandwich layered with pepperoni, mozzarella, and savory butter spread, served with warm sauce.
# Ingredients:
→ Bread and Toppings
01 -
2 slices white bread or sourdough or Texas toast
02 -
12 slices pepperoni
→ Cheese
03 -
3 slices mozzarella cheese or fresh mozzarella
04 -
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
→ Butter Blend
05 -
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Dipping Sauce
08 -
1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara, warmed
# Steps:
01 -
In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter with grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until evenly blended.
02 -
Evenly spread the prepared butter mixture on one side of each bread slice.
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Heat a skillet over medium-low. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, onto the skillet surface.
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Arrange 1 mozzarella slice on bread, top with 6 pepperoni slices, add a second mozzarella slice, another 6 pepperoni slices, and finish with remaining mozzarella slice.
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Top sandwich with the second bread slice, buttered side facing up. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese fully melted.
06 -
Cut sandwich as desired and serve immediately accompanied by warm pizza sauce for dipping.
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure the skillet is not too hot to prevent scorching before cheese is fully melted.