Pizza Grilled Cheese
This pizza grilled cheese combines the best of both worlds with a crisp, buttery exterior and molten cheese, creating a comforting, quick meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 slices slices of bread Choose a sturdy bread like Pullman or sourdough.
- 2 slices slices of cheese (mozzarella or cheddar) Low-moisture mozzarella preferred for melting.
- 3–4 slices slices of pepperoni Thicker slices will crisp and add flavor.
- 2 tablespoons tablespoons of marinara sauce Use a well-seasoned, slightly chunky sauce.
- to taste tablespoons Butter Use for grilling.
Instructions
Preparation
- Butter one side of each slice of bread evenly with room-temperature butter.
- Place one slice of bread butter-side down in a skillet.
- On the unbuttered side, layer cheese, followed by pepperoni, and spoon marinara sauce over the pepperoni.
- Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bottom is browned (2–4 minutes).
- Flip carefully and cook the second side until browned and the cheese is melted (2–3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let the sandwich rest for 30–60 seconds before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature cheese, control the skillet's heat, and avoid sogginess by limiting marinara sauce to two tablespoons and positioning it properly in the sandwich.