Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Printable version)
Gooey mozzarella and pizza sauce layered on toasted bread for a quick, comforting lunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 4 slices Italian or sourdough bread
→ Cheese
02 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
→ Spreads & Sauces
04 - 4 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara sauce
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Toppings
06 - 8–10 slices pepperoni
07 - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
# How to Prepare:
01 - Spread 1 tablespoon softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
02 - Place two bread slices butter-side down. Spread 2 tablespoons pizza sauce on the unbuttered side of each slice.
03 - Arrange mozzarella slices over sauce, add pepperoni if desired, then sprinkle with Parmesan, oregano, and basil.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing up.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes.
06 - Place sandwiches in skillet and cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with spatula, until bread turns golden brown and cheese melts completely.
07 - Transfer to cutting board, let cool 1–2 minutes, slice diagonally, and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish
- Uses ingredients you probably already have in your fridge
- Satisfies both pizza and grilled cheese cravings at once
02 -
- Medium heat is your friend here too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts properly
- Pressing gently while cooking helps the cheese adhere to both bread slices, preventing that annoying slide apart when you take a bite
- Letting the sandwiches rest for even 60 seconds makes them easier to slice cleanly without losing all the cheese
03 -
- Room temperature cheese melts more evenly than cold, so take it out of the fridge while you prep everything else
- A pinch of garlic powder mixed into the butter adds restaurant style flavor without any extra effort