Grilled Cheese Pizza
Savor the ultimate comfort fusion with Grilled Cheese Pizza! This delightful blend of gooey mozzarella, tangy pizza sauce, and savory pepperoni, all grilled to perfection with garlic butter, is a quick and satisfying treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 slices white bread
- 36 pepperoni slices
- 6 Tablespoons pizza sauce
Instructions
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
- Stir in the olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Place a 10-inch skillet or pan on the stovetop and preheat it over medium-low heat while you prep the sandwiches.
- Lay 6 pieces of white bread on a cutting board. Brush one side of each piece with the garlic butter mixture.
- Flip the bread over and spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each unbuttered side using the back of a spoon.
- Top each with 6 slices of pepperoni and then sprinkle ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pepperoni.
- Place another piece of bread on top of each sandwich, buttered side up.
- Place a sandwich, garlic butter side down, in the preheated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Carefully flip the sandwich over and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Transfer the grilled cheese to a plate and cut in half. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
- Serve the grilled cheese sandwiches hot and enjoy the delightful fusion of flavors!
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg