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How to Make a Cheesy Pizza Grilled Cheese

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 4 slices thick sourdough or Italian bread
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup pizza sauce
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 24 slices pepperoni
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
For Dipping
  • Extra pizza sauce or marinara for dipping
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix softened butter with garlic powder and spread on one side of each bread slice. This garlic butter exterior creates an incredibly flavorful, golden crust.
  2. On the unbuttered side of two slices, spread pizza sauce generously. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the sauce.
  3. Mix the mozzarella and provolone cheeses together in a bowl. The combination of these two cheeses creates the ultimate cheese pull.
Assembly
  1. Layer half the cheese mixture over the sauce on each bread slice.
  2. Arrange pepperoni slices in a single layer over the cheese. Add red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Top with the remaining cheese mixture, then close the sandwich with the second bread slice, garlic butter side facing out.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches garlic-butter-side down.
  2. Cover with a lid and cook for 4 minutes until golden brown. The lid traps steam to help melt the cheese.
  3. Flip carefully and cook uncovered for 3-4 more minutes until the second side is golden and cheese is completely melted. Rest 1 minute, then slice and serve with extra sauce for dipping.