Pizza Grilled Cheese: The Best Comfort Food You’ll Crave
A delicious twist on classic grilled cheese, combining the flavors of pizza with the comfort of melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bread
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup pepperoni, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Spread pizza sauce on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer mozzarella cheese and pepperoni on one slice, then top with the other slice, sauce side down.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the filling.
- Use sourdough bread for a tangy flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg