Description
Grilled cheese sandwich meets pizza in this mouthwatering fusion dish. Melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara sauce combine between crispy, buttered bread for a comforting meal that satisfies pizza and sandwich cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices bread (sourdough or white)
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese (or 1 cup shredded mozzarella)
- ¼ cup marinara or pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
- 12–16 slices pepperoni (optional)
- 2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch of garlic powder
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Lavishly coat bread surfaces with softened butter, then sprinkle generously with garlic powder and Italian seasoning to elevate the flavor profile.
- Sandwich Assembly: Layer mozzarella cheese on bread interiors, spread marinara sauce evenly, arrange pepperoni uniformly, and dust with Parmesan cheese for depth of flavor.
- Cooking Setup: Place assembled sandwich in a preheated medium-heat skillet, ensuring buttered sides face outward for optimal browning and crispiness.
- Grilling Process: Grill sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side, watching carefully until exterior turns golden-brown and cheese melts into a creamy, indulgent texture.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from heat, allow brief resting period for cheese stabilization, then slice diagonally into elegant triangular portions and serve with additional marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Butter Evenly: Spread butter consistently across bread surfaces to ensure uniform golden-brown crispiness and prevent uneven cooking.
- Control Heat Carefully: Maintain medium heat to achieve perfect cheese melting without burning bread, using a watchful eye during grilling process.
- Cheese Layering Strategy: Place mozzarella directly against bread and sprinkle Parmesan in middle for optimal melting and flavor distribution.
- Sauce Application Technique: Apply marinara sparingly to prevent sandwich from becoming soggy, creating a balanced moisture level between crispy exterior and melted interior.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg