It’s a fun twist on a classic, the Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese, which is stuffed with mozzarella and pepperoni and sandwiched between two pieces of buttery garlic toast.
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The ULTIMATE Pizza Sandwich | Pizza Grilled Cheese
Pizza Grilled Cheese 🔗
This Pizza Grilled Cheese Recipe from Delish.com makes a seriously saucy sandwich.
Prep: 10min
Total: 20min
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 slices white or sourdough bread
- 1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. pizza sauce
- 1 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
- 8 slices pepperoni, divided
- 1 tbsp. finely grated parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1 fresh basil leaf
- Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish
Instruction:
- Heat broiler. Assemble sandwich: Spread butter on the outside of two slices of bread. On the inside of one slice, spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce, then top with 3/4 cup mozzarella, five slices of pepperoni, Parmesan, and basil. Top with remaining slice of bread, buttered side up.
- In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook sandwich until crispy, 5 minutes per side.
- Spread remaining 2 teaspoons pizza sauce on top of sandwich, then top with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella and remaining three pepperoni slices. Broil until cheese is melty and golden and pepperoni is crispy, 2 minutes.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and serve.
FAQ
Which is healthier pizza or grilled cheese?
If ordering pizza delivery or scrounging up something from the fridge is how you decide what to eat for dinner, grilled cheese wins, but only if you’re reasonable with the butter and cheese.
What can I add to grilled cheese to make it better?
Here are just a few suggestions:Fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs: To each his own, but we prefer fresh, juicy vegetables with a distinct sweet or tart flavor; pickles and other cured things: Pickles are the ideal accompaniment to grilled cheese; deli meats: They’re simple to add, salty, meaty…
How do you make cheese melt for grilled cheese?
By using your spice rack, you can add flavor without adding more sodium. For example, you could layer in some freshly torn herbs or mix dried oregano and garlic powder into your butter before spreading it on the outside of the bread.
What are some good seasonings for grilled cheese?
By using your spice rack, you can add flavor without adding more sodium. For example, you could layer in some freshly torn herbs or mix dried oregano and garlic powder into your butter before spreading it on the outside of the bread.