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Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 450
Enjoy the flavors of pizza in a grilled cheese sandwich! This recipe combines sourdough bread, mozzarella, pepperoni, and pizza sauce for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 slices beef pepperoni
  • 2 tablespoons pizza sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano

Instructions 

  • Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  • Lay bread butter-side down and spread pizza sauce on the unbuttered side.
  • Add a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  • Top with beef pepperoni slices and more mozzarella if desired.
  • Place the other slice of bread on top, sauce side in, butter side out.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Grill sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Let rest for 1 minute before slicing.
  • Sprinkle with Italian seasoning before serving.

Notes

For a crispier sandwich, use a panini press or weight down the sandwich while grilling.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $8
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: cheese, Pepperoni