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Pizza Grilled Cheese

Gooey Pizza Grilled Cheese: The 10-Minute Comfort Food You Need

This Pizza Grilled Cheese combines crispy bread with gooey cheese and marinara. Perfect for a quick meal without the mess!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 4 slices Sourdough, White, or Whole Wheat Bread Choose your favorite type
For the Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For a golden brown crust
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Marinara or Pizza Sauce Homemade or high-quality store-bought
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Ensure gooey texture
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds depth of flavor
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Turkey Pepperoni Or replace with veggies
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder For savory flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Enhances pizza essence
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Spread butter generously on one side of each slice of bread. Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the buttered sides.
  2. Place two slices of bread butter side down in a clean skillet. Spread marinara sauce on the inside, then layer shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Add toppings and top with remaining slices butter side up.
  3. Preheat skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing down gently to help cheese melt and achieve golden-brown crust.
  4. Remove sandwiches from skillet, allow to cool for a minute, then slice in half. Garnish with fresh basil and serve with extra marinara if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use medium-low heat to avoid burning and ensure cheese melts perfectly.

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