Garlic Parmesan Pizza Grilled Cheese
This Garlic Parmesan Pizza Grilled Cheese takes the beloved grilled cheese sandwich to a new level by infusing it with the irresistible flavors of pizza. With crispy, buttery bread and gooey mozzarella, this sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or snack.
Yield: 4
Materials
Garlic Parmesan Butter:
- - ¼ cup softened unsalted butter
- - 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- - ¼ teaspoon salt
Grilled Cheese:
- - 8 thick slices of sturdy bread sourdough or Italian
- - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- - ½ cup pizza or marinara sauce
- - 24 thin slices pepperoni
Instructions
Prepare the Garlic Parmesan Butter:
- - In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
Assemble the Sandwiches:
- - Spread half of the garlic Parmesan butter on one side of four bread slices.
- - Place the buttered side down on a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
Add Pizza Toppings:
- - Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each slice of bread in the skillet.
- - Sprinkle about ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella on top of the sauce.
- - Arrange six pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
- - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the pepperoni.
Top and Butter the Sandwiches:
- - Spread the remaining bread slices with pizza sauce and place them sauce side down on top of the mozzarella cheese.
- - Spread the remaining garlic Parmesan butter on the top of the bread slices.
Cook the Sandwiches:
- - Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted and gooey.
Serve:
- - Let the sandwiches cool slightly, then cut them in half and serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.