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Ultimate Pizza Grilled Cheese

Ultimate Pizza Grilled Cheese: Melted Bliss in Every Bite

The Ultimate Pizza Grilled Cheese is a delightful mashup of grilled cheese and pizza, featuring melted cheese, savory toppings, and crispy bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 2 slices Sturdy Bread Sourdough or Texas toast recommended
  • 1 cup Low-Moisture Mozzarella Cheese Grated
  • 1 cup Provolone Cheese Grated
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated
  • 1/4 cup Marinara or Pizza Sauce Made-from-scratch recommended
  • 1/2 cup Mini Beef Pepperoni Slices
  • 1/2 cup Optional Vegetables Bell Peppers, Red Onions, sautéed and drained
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Basil or Dried Oregano Italian seasoning works too
  • 2 Tbsp Butter Softened
  • 1 Tbsp Optional Mayonnaise For richness
For Serving
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes For optional spice
  • 1/2 cup Warm Marinara Sauce For dipping

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by softening the butter for easy spreading, or mix it with mayonnaise for added richness. Grate the cheeses and chop any optional vegetables.
  2. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the non-buttered side, layer mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, marinara sauce, pepperoni, and vegetables. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side out.
  3. Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place two sandwiches in the skillet and cover with a lid. Grill for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Once grilled, remove sandwiches from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice diagonally and serve with warm marinara sauce and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize your grilled cheese with your favorite pizza toppings to make it your own. Perfect for lunch or dinner and easy to adapt for different tastes.

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