Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese is stuffed with mozzarella, pepperoni sandwiched between two pieces of buttery garlic toast. It’s a fun twist on a classic.

How to make a pizza sandwich

Cooking your Pizza Sandwich: Because of all the gooey and delicious ingredients you want to cook this low and slow. That way the bread doesn’t burn before the cheese gets melty in the middle.

If you’re making just a few, the stove top skillet works well. But if you want to make several I suggest using an electric skillet.

COOK. Take one slice of Artesano Bread and put it into a hot skillet along with some butter. Add a slice of mozzarella cheese, followed by pepperoni and another slice of cheese. Place another piece of Artesano Bread on top, then cook and flip.

SPREAD. Once the cheese looks melty, spread the garlic butter on and cook on both sides for an additional 30 seconds. Remove and enjoy!

Tip: since the pepperoni doesn’t actually cook, you’ll want to place it onto a microwave-safe plate lined with a paper towel and cook it for about 20-25 seconds. This will also help release a lot of the grease. Dab it off and it’s ready to go.

Pepperoni grilled cheese with garlic and seasonings

Variations

Change out the cheese: Mozzarella is classic for pizza, but you can easily use other cheeses such as white cheddar, monterey Jack, gruyere. Not only can you change out the cheese, but you can also change the toppings:

  • Olives
  • Peppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Spinach
  • Bacon bits
  • Ham
  • Pineapple
  • Sausage crumbles

Leftovers

Keep leftover sandwiches STORED in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also wrap them in plastic wrap and then again with foil, or store them together in a Ziploc and store them in the freezer.

Thaw, if applicable, and REHEAT in the oven or in a skillet.

Pizza grilled cheese sandwiches stacked on a plate

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 4 slices Sara Lee® Artesano™ Bread
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese, 1/8-inch thick
  • 18 slices pepperoni cooked in microwave for 20 seconds and grease dabbed off

For the garlic butter

  • tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp. fresh or dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp. salt

Instructions

    • In a medium skillet set over medium-low heat, add the butter and melt. Place two pieces of toast side by side.
    • To each slice of bread, add a slice of mozzarella, 9 pepperoni, and another slice of mozzarella. Place remaining slices of bread on top.
    • Cook on each side for about 3 minutes or until the cheese is melty.
    • Meanwhile, make the garlic butter. In a small microwave safe bowl, add the butter. Heat until melted. Stir in parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
  • Using a pastry brush, brush on both sides of grilled cheese. Cook on each side for 30 seconds. Remove, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and dip in your favorite marinara, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 625kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 22gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1086mgPotassium: 195mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1120IUCalcium: 379mgIron: 2.7

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