Melt in Your Mouth Ultimate Pizza Grilled Cheese Delight

The Ultimate Pizza Grilled Cheese combines gooey cheese and zesty marinara in a crispy sandwich, perfect for comfort food lovers.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 3

Total Time 23

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread

4 slices Sturdy Bread Sourdough, rustic Italian, or Texas toast

For the Cheese Blend

1 cup Low-Moisture Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
1 cup Provolone Cheese Shredded
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese For sprinkling

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Marinara or Pizza Sauce

For the Toppings

1/2 cup Mini Beef Pepperoni Chopped
1/2 cup Bell Peppers Sautéed
1/2 cup Red Onion Sautéed
1/4 cup Black Olives Sautéed
1 tablespoon Fresh Basil Chopped or dried oregano

To Finish It Off

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened

Optional Add-Ons

1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
1/2 cup Sausage Cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes For added heat

Equipment

skillet
knife
cutting board

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Soften unsalted butter, shred cheeses, chop the toppings.
Assemble the Sandwiches: Butter one side of each slice, layer sauce, cheese, and toppings.
Grill the Sandwiches: Cook on medium-low heat, cover, flipping until golden brown.
Rest and Slice: Let the grilled sandwiches rest, then slice diagonally.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite toppings for a delicious twist on this classic recipe.

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