Description
Pizza Grilled Cheese is a delightful fusion of two classic comfort foods, bringing together the gooey goodness of melted mozzarella and the savory flavors of pizza in a crispy, buttery sandwich. In just 15 minutes, you can indulge in this easy-to-make recipe that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Imagine biting into perfectly grilled bread, encasing layers of warm cheese and zesty marinara sauce, with optional toppings like pepperoni or veggies for an extra flavor kick. Serve it with a side of marinara for dipping or pair it with a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal.
Ingredients
- Sourdough or whole grain bread
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni slices (optional)
- Marinara sauce
- Butter
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by shredding mozzarella and slicing bread.
- Spread marinara sauce on one slice of bread; layer with shredded mozzarella and optional pepperoni.
- Top with another slice of mozzarella and place another slice of bread on top.
- Generously butter both sides of the sandwich.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat; grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Serve hot with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg