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Cheesy Pizza Grilled Cheese

Cheesy Pizza Grilled Cheese: Your New Comfort Food Fix

Discover the Cheesy Pizza Grilled Cheese, a blend of grilled cheese and pizza that's ready in under 15 minutes, perfect for comfort food lovers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 2 slices Bread Gluten-free options can be used
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Opt for full-fat for best melting
  • 1/4 cup Pizza Sauce Homemade mix can be used if out
  • 1/4 cup Pepperoni Substitute with cooked sausage or veggies if desired
For Extra Crispiness
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For spreading on the outside
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese Sprinkle on the outside before grilling

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes.
  2. Spread pizza sauce on one slice of bread, add mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, then top with another slice of bread.
  3. Spread butter on the outer sides of the sandwich.
  4. Grill the sandwich in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes, pressing down lightly.
  5. Flip the sandwich and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
  6. Let the sandwich rest for a minute before slicing and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and do not overload with toppings to maintain a good melt.

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