Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese

A quick and delicious sandwich that combines the flavors of pizza and grilled cheese for an easy, comforting meal in just 10 minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 1 sandwich

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

For the sandwich

2 slices slices of bread Use white, sourdough, or Italian bread for different textures.
1 tablespoon soft butter For spreading on the bread.
1 cup shredded mozzarella Mozzarella is preferred for that classic cheese pull.
10-15 slices pepperoni Regular slices work; blot grease if necessary.
1-2 tablespoons pizza sauce Use a thicker sauce to prevent sogginess.

Preparation

Lay out 2 slices of bread and spread soft butter on one side of each slice.
Flip the slices over and on the inside of one slice, add a layer of shredded mozzarella.
Top with 10 to 15 slices of pepperoni, followed by 1 to 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce.
Add another small handful of mozzarella and close the sandwich with the other slice of bread, butter side facing out.

Cooking

Heat a skillet on medium-low. Cook the sandwich for 3 to 5 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula until golden and cheese is melted.
Let it rest for 1 minute before slicing and enjoy while warm and gooey.

Use medium-low heat to avoid burning. Covering the pan for 30 seconds helps melt the cheese without overbrowning the bread.