Description
The Ultimate Pizza Grilled Cheese is a mouthwatering fusion of crispy, golden-brown bread enveloping a gooey, melty cheese center, bursting with the rich flavors of pizza. Each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by a savory explosion of tomato, herbs, and cheese that transports you straight to your favorite pizzeria.
Ingredients
- Bread: 4 slices of sourdough or Italian bread
- Cheese: 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Tomato Sauce: 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- Herbs: 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons for grilling
- Optional Toppings: 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni or bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat (about 350°F).
- Spread 1 tablespoon of olive oil on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place two slices of bread, oil side down, in the skillet.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each slice of bread.
- Evenly distribute the mozzarella cheese and any optional toppings on top of the sauce.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread, oil side up.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip.
- Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- This sandwich can be made ahead by preparing the filling and storing it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet for best results.
- Substitute mozzarella with provolone or cheddar for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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