Description
This Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese is the ultimate mashup of two comfort food classics! Gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and zesty pizza sauce are sandwiched between buttery toasted bread for a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a late-night snack. #HomemadeRecipes #EasyDinnerRecipes #QuickDinnerIdeas #HighProteinRecipesDinner #ComfortFood
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 slices bread
- 2 slices mozzarella (or 1/2 cup shredded)
- 2 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1/2 ounce pepperoni
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread in the pan, buttered side down.
- Top with half of the mozzarella, 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce, the pepperoni, the remaining sauce, and remaining cheese.
- Place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side up.
- Grill until golden brown and crispy on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 2-4 minutes per side.
Notes
- Use shredded or sliced mozzarella depending on preference.
- Swap pepperoni for turkey pepperoni or a vegetarian alternative if desired.
- Add Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Serve with extra marinara for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg