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Pizza Grilled Cheese

Pizza Grilled Cheese

Experience the best of both worlds with this delicious Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe that combines classic grilled cheese and pizza flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 471
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices thick sliced bread such as Artesano bread
  • 3 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons pizza sauce plus extra for dipping
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
  • 1 pinch dried oregano
  • 24 slices pepperoni thin slices, about 1" diameter
  • butter for spreading
  • 6 slices pepperoni thinly sliced (optional for crust)
  • 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese optional for crust

Equipment

  • non-stick pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  2. Butter bread and place 2 slices butter side down in the pan. Top each slice with 1 tablespoon pizza sauce.
  3. Layer cheese, 6 slices pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, remaining pepperoni, and mozzarella.
  4. Top with remaining bread, butter side out.
  5. Cook 3-4 minutes per side or just until golden.
  6. Remove sandwich from the pan. Place 3 slices of pepperoni directly in the pan, top with 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese.
  7. Place the sandwich on top of cheese and let cook until crisp and crusted (about 1 minute).
  8. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1354mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for any time of the day and can be customized with various ingredients. Make sure to enjoy it hot for the best cheese pull effect.

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