INGREDIENTS
½ cup unsalted butter, very soft: Ensures a perfectly golden and crispy crust while adding rich flavor.
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese: Adds a nutty, savory element to the butter spread, enhancing the overall taste.
1 teaspoon garlic powder: Infuses the sandwich with a subtle garlic flavor, reminiscent of garlic bread.
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning: Brings classic pizza flavors into the mix, making the sandwich taste like a pizza in every bite.
8 slices white bread: Forms the base of the sandwich, providing a soft yet sturdy structure to hold all the delicious fillings.
12 slices mozzarella cheese: The star of the sandwich, offering gooey, melty goodness that’s essential to both pizza and grilled cheese.
6 ounces pepperoni: Adds a salty, slightly spicy kick that pairs perfectly with the cheese and garlic butter.
Warm pizza sauce, for dipping: Completes the pizza experience, offering a rich, tangy contrast to the creamy, cheesy sandwich.
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1:
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened butter, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dried Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth and well combined, creating a flavorful spread for the bread.
Step 2:
Spread the butter mixture evenly over one side of each slice of bread. This will ensure a crispy, golden crust when grilled, with plenty of flavor in every bite.
Step 3:
Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place one slice of bread, butter side down, in the skillet. Top with a slice of mozzarella cheese, 6 slices of pepperoni, another slice of mozzarella, 6 more slices of pepperoni, and a final slice of mozzarella cheese.
Step 4:
Place another slice of bread on top, butter side up. Cook until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Step 5:
Once both sides are golden and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwich from the skillet. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make additional sandwiches.
Step 6:
Serve the Pizza Grilled Cheese immediately, accompanied by warm pizza sauce for dipping. Enjoy the melty, cheesy goodness of this pizza-inspired sandwich.