Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese
Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese is a delightful mashup of two beloved comfort foods, delivering crispy, buttery bread filled with ooey-gooey mozzarella and zesty pepperoni. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a late-night snack, this indulgent sandwich serves up an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Pair it with warm pizza sauce for dipping, and you have a fun meal that’s both satisfying and irresistible!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10 slices pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- Place one slice, butter-side down, in the skillet. Layer with half the mozzarella, followed by pepperoni and the remaining mozzarella.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill until golden brown (4-5 minutes), then flip and grill the other side until cheese is melted and both sides are crispy (another 4-5 minutes).
- Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, slice in half, and serve with pizza sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or gouda for varied flavors. - Add toppings such as bell peppers or jalapeños for extra zest. - For leftover storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a toaster oven at 350°F.