Cheesy Pizza Grilled Delight
A delightful fusion of pizza and grilled cheese, featuring turkey pepperoni, marinara, and melty cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough, white, or whole wheat)
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 slices of turkey pepperoni (or your preferred topping)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your workspace: Start by setting everything up at your kitchen counter.
- Butter up the bread: Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer your goodies: On the unbuttered side of two bread slices, spread marinara sauce.
- Add the cheeses: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan over the sauce.
- Top it off: Lay out turkey pepperoni on the cheese and sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Complete the sandwich: Top with remaining bread, buttered side facing up.
- Heat the skillet: Preheat over medium heat and add sandwiches.
- Flip with care: Cook for another 4-5 minutes until golden.
- Check for melty perfection: Remove and let sit for a minute before slicing.
- Slice and serve: Cut into halves or quarters, and enjoy!
Notes
Plate with extra marinara for dipping and a fresh salad on the side for balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, pizza, comfort food, easy recipe, family meal