Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food mashup with this Garlic Parmesan Pizza Grilled Cheese. Gooey melted cheese, savory pepperoni, and zesty garlic butter sandwiched between crispy Italian bread slices create a mouthwatering treat.
Ingredients
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Garlic Parmesan Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Grilled Cheese:
- 8 slices Italian bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce, plus more for dipping
- Optional red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Parmesan Butter: Mix softened butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Assemble Grilled Cheese: Spread the butter mixture on one side of each bread slice. Layer cheeses, pizza sauce, and pepperoni slices on four slices. Top with remaining bread slices, butter side up.
- Cook Grilled Cheese: Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with extra pizza sauce for dipping and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Customize with sausage, mushrooms, or olives for a personalized twist.
- Try sourdough or whole wheat bread for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
