Go Back
+ servings
Pizza Grilled Cheese

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pizza Grilled Cheese You Can't Resist

This Pizza Grilled Cheese is a quick, customizable delight perfect for lunch or a snack, featuring golden-buttered bread, gooey mozzarella, and zesty marinara.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 2 slices Bread Choose sourdough, white, or whole wheat
  • 2 tbsp Butter Or swap with olive oil for a lighter option
  • ½ cup Marinara Sauce Select high-quality store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Or consider provolone or cheddar as alternatives
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 12 slices Turkey Pepperoni Replace with veggies like mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Basil Optional, add after cooking

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by softening your butter and spreading it generously on one side of each slice of bread. Sprinkle the buttered sides evenly with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, ensuring each bite of your Pizza Grilled Cheese bursts with flavor. Set the prepared bread aside while you gather the rest of your ingredients.
  2. On a clean flat surface, lay two slices of bread buttered side down. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on each piece, ensuring to cover the surface evenly without soaking the bread. Next, layer one slice with a generous amount of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and turkey pepperoni, before adding any customized toppings you desire. Finish with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, allowing it to warm up for a minute or two. Carefully place your assembled Pizza Grilled Cheese in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, gently pressing down with a spatula to help everything meld together.
  4. Using your spatula, carefully flip each sandwich and monitor the cooking progress. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, keeping an eye on the bread to ensure it turns a luscious golden brown while the cheese inside begins to ooze and melt.
  5. Once both sides are perfectly toasted, remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for a minute. Slice each sandwich in half to reveal the melty interior, and if you'd like, garnish with fresh basil for a pop of color and flavor. Serve with warmed marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, maintain medium-low heat to toast the bread perfectly without burning while ensuring the cheese melts inside.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!