Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printable)

Crispy bread meets pizza flavors with melted mozzarella, tangy marinara, and pepperoni in this satisfying handheld delight.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or Italian bread

→ Cheese

02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Sauce

04 - 1/3 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for dipping

→ Meats

05 - 8 slices pepperoni (optional; omit for vegetarian version)

→ Other

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

# How To Make It:

01 - Lay out all bread slices. Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
02 - Flip two slices buttered side down. Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce evenly across each slice.
03 - Distribute half the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauced bread slices.
04 - Arrange pepperoni slices in a single layer over the mozzarella. Omit this step for vegetarian version.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and half the Parmesan cheese over the pepperoni layer.
06 - Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward.
07 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in pan and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with spatula, until bread turns golden brown and cheese melts completely.
08 - During the final minute of cooking, sprinkle dried oregano, garlic powder, and remaining Parmesan cheese over the tops of sandwiches.
09 - Transfer sandwiches to cutting board, slice diagonally in half, and serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes everything you love about pizza but comes together in twenty minutes flat
  • The way the Parmesan gets crispy on the outside is basically magic
02 -
  • Keep your heat at medium or the bread will burn before the cheese melts
  • Dont overload with sauce or you will end up with soggy bread
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the crispiest exterior
  • Mix some Italian seasoning into your butter for extra flavor in every bite

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