Pizza Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)
Crispy sourdough layered with melted mozzarella, marinara, and pepperoni for a comforting fusion sandwich.
# What you'll need:
→ Bread
01 - 4 slices sourdough or Italian bread
→ Cheese
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Sauce
04 - 1/3 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for dipping
→ Meats
05 - 8 slices pepperoni (optional)
→ Other
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
# Method:
01 - Lay out all bread slices. Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
02 - Flip two slices buttered side down. Spread 1 tablespoon marinara sauce on each. Sprinkle half the mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
03 - Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and half the Parmesan on top.
04 - Top each with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing up to create the complete sandwich.
05 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread turns golden brown and cheese melts completely.
06 - Sprinkle with dried oregano, garlic powder, and remaining Parmesan as sandwiches finish cooking. Cut in half diagonally and serve immediately with extra marinara for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its faster than delivery but tastes like something you'd order from your favorite pizza spot
- The combination of crispy buttery bread and gooey melted cheese hits every comfort button
02 -
- Low and slow is better here, high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts
- Pressing gently with your spatula helps the cheese adhere to the bread
03 -
- Grate your own cheese from blocks for the meltiest results
- Mayo can substitute for butter on the outside if you want an even crispier crust