Pizza Grilled Cheese
A delightful fusion of grilled cheese and pizza flavors, featuring gooey mozzarella and zesty pepperoni.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian (if pepperoni is omitted)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning (optional)
- Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter. Allow it to melt and coat the bottom of the skillet.
- Place one slice of bread in the skillet and layer it with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top, if using, to elevate the flavor.
- Top with the second slice of bread and press down gently.
- Cook until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a healthier option, use whole grain bread and turkey pepperoni. Experiment with different cheeses and add extra veggies for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://recypez.com/grilled-cheese-pizza/