Description
Pepperoni pizza grilled cheese merges two beloved comfort classics into one irresistible sandwich. Melted mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and crispy golden bread create a mouthwatering fusion that satisfies quick cravings with maximum flavor and minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
main proteins and cheese:
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
bread and base:
- 8 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
sauce and seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) pizza sauce
Instructions
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with vibrant pizza sauce, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across four bread slices, creating a smooth and consistent cheese layer.
- Carefully arrange six pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, spacing them uniformly to guarantee balanced taste in every bite.
- Gently position the remaining bread slices on top of the pepperoni, with the sauced side facing downward to create a sealed sandwich.
- Melt of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat, allowing it to spread evenly across the cooking surface.
- Delicately transfer the assembled sandwiches into the heated skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook each sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side, monitoring the browning process to achieve a golden, crispy exterior while ensuring the cheese melts completely.
- Once both sides are perfectly caramelized and the cheese has transformed into a molten, gooey consistency, remove the sandwiches from the skillet.
- Allow the grilled cheese to rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing diagonally, enabling the melted cheese to stabilize slightly and prevent immediate spillage.
Notes
- Elevate your classic grilled cheese by infusing it with bold pizza flavors for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Ensure even cheese distribution by using shredded mozzarella, which melts more smoothly than sliced cheese.
- Layer six pepperoni slices per sandwich to guarantee a perfect meat-to-bread ratio and intense flavor in every bite.
- Butter the skillet generously to achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior that adds delightful crunch and richness.
- Cook on medium heat to prevent burning while allowing the cheese to melt completely and create a gooey texture.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp to enjoy the maximum melted cheese stretch and pepperoni zestiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg