Pizza Grilled Cheese Delight (Printable)

Mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara layered on toasted bread create a flavorful fusion.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices Italian bread or sourdough

→ Cheese & Meats

02 - 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
03 - 12 to 16 slices pepperoni

→ Sauce

04 - 1/4 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for dipping

→ For Cooking

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How-To Steps:

01 - Lay out bread slices and spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
02 - Place two slices butter side down on a flat surface. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons marinara sauce on the unbuttered side of each slice. Layer mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then add pepperoni slices.
03 - Top with remaining bread slices, butter side up, to form two sandwiches.
04 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot.
05 - Place sandwiches in the skillet. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat and let rest for one minute. Slice diagonally and serve warm with additional marinara sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes the nostalgic comfort of grilled cheese and adds the bold flavors everyone loves from pizza
  • Comes together in under 20 minutes using ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen
02 -
  • Pressing gently with your spatula while cooking helps the bread make better contact with the pan and encourages even melting
  • Keeping the heat at medium prevents the bread from burning before the cheese has a chance to melt completely
03 -
  • Low heat and patience are your best friends here, because rushing with high heat will burn the bread before the cheese melts
  • Letting the sandwich rest for a full minute after cutting prevents the cheese from oozing out too quickly when you take that first bite
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