Irresistible Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich in Just 15 Minutes
The ultimate comfort food combo in one cheesy bite!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-cut white or sourdough bread
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or slices)
- 12–16 slices pepperoni
- 2 tbsp pizza sauce (optional spread)
- 2 tbsp softened butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Butter the bread by spreading softened butter on one side of each slice. Sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian herbs.
- On the unbuttered side, layer mozzarella, pepperoni, and a light spread of pizza sauce. Top with the second slice, buttered side out.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Remove from heat, let rest for a minute, then slice diagonally. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread for better texture.
- Adjust cheese and pepperoni to your liking.
- Serve immediately for the best melt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg