Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printable)

A gooey mozzarella and pepperoni sandwich with marinara on toasted bread, perfect for comfort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices Italian bread or sourdough

→ Cheese & Meats

02 - 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
03 - 12 to 16 slices pepperoni

→ Sauce

04 - 1/4 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for dipping

→ For Cooking

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Method:

01 - Arrange the bread slices and spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
02 - Place two bread slices butter side down, then spread 1 to 2 tablespoons marinara sauce evenly on the unbuttered side of each.
03 - Layer mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then cover with pepperoni slices.
04 - Top with the remaining bread slices, butter side up, to create two sandwiches.
05 - Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
06 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from heat, let rest for one minute, then slice diagonally.
08 - Serve hot with extra marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It takes twenty minutes start to finish which is dangerous when hunger hits hard
  • The way the marinara soaks into the bread creates these soft pizza pockets while the outside stays perfectly crisp
02 -
  • Medium low heat is better than medium high because the bread will burn before the cheese melts if you rush it
  • A thin even layer of sauce is key because too much makes the bread soggy in the worst way
03 -
  • Italian seasoning inside the sandwich elevates the flavor profile without extra effort
  • Mayo instead of butter on the outside creates an even crispier golden crust if you want to try it
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