Description
Melty pepperoni pizza grilled cheese combines two classic comfort foods into one irresistible sandwich. Crispy bread, gooey cheese, and zesty pepperoni create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup (237 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices bread
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) pizza sauce
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter
Instructions
- Generously coat one surface of each bread slice with vibrant pizza sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer shredded mozzarella across four bread slices, creating an even, cheese-rich foundation.
- Arrange pepperoni slices strategically over the cheese, distributing six pieces per sandwich for consistent flavor.
- Carefully position the remaining bread slices atop the pepperoni, sauce-coated side facing downward to seal the sandwich.
- Transform a skillet with melted butter over medium heat, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Gently transfer sandwiches into the heated skillet, allowing them to sizzle and transform.
- Monitor the sandwiches closely, rotating once they develop a crisp, caramelized exterior – approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Verify the cheese has thoroughly melted and the bread achieves a rich, amber-brown coloration.
- Remove from heat, let rest momentarily to allow internal temperatures to stabilize.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while the sandwich maintains its optimal temperature and crunch.
Notes
- Choose a sturdy bread like sourdough or Texas toast to prevent sogginess and provide a crispy exterior.
- Use low-moisture mozzarella for better melting and to avoid excess liquid in the sandwich.
- Adjust pepperoni placement to ensure even coverage and prevent burning during grilling.
- For a lighter version, swap butter with olive oil spray and use turkey pepperoni to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg