Description
Pizza grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food fusion, combining the gooey, melted goodness of cheese with the savory flavors of pizza. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch from crispy bread, melty cheddar and mozzarella, and your favorite pizza toppings. Perfect for a cozy night in or a fun gathering with friends, this easy recipe guarantees to impress and satisfy everyone’s cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick sourdough or ciabatta bread
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- 8 slices pepperoni (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer ½ cup cheddar, ½ cup mozzarella, pepperoni (if using), and a spoonful of pizza sauce before topping with another slice of bread (buttered side out).
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown (3-4 minutes). Flip carefully and cook until both sides are crispy.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then slice in half and serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg