Ultimate Pizza Grilled Cheese

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 Description



Ultimate Pizza Grilled Cheese is a comfort-food mash-up combining the best of a grilled cheese sandwich and pizza. It features golden, buttery bread filled with a blend of melty cheeses, pizza sauce, and optional pizza-style toppings like pepperoni, vegetables, or sausage. Each bite offers a crispy exterior, gooey cheese, and rich tomato flavor, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or an indulgent snack.



 Ingredients

Bread & Butter

  • Sturdy bread slices (sourdough, rustic Italian, or thick-cut toast)

  • Unsalted butter or butter + mayonnaise for spreading on the outside

Cheese Blend

  • Shredded mozzarella

  • Shredded provolone

  • Grated Parmesan

  • Optional: cheddar or Monterey Jack

Pizza Sauce

  • Marinara or pizza sauce (enough to lightly coat the inside)

Toppings (Optional)

  • Pepperoni or mini pepperoni

  • Diced bell peppers

  • Diced onion (lightly sautéed if desired)

  • Sliced black olives

  • Fresh basil or dried oregano

  • Optional: cooked Italian sausage, mushrooms, or other pizza toppings



Serving Accents

  • Extra pizza sauce for dipping

  • Red pepper flakes (optional)



 Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients
    Grate cheese, prepare toppings, and slice bread.

  2. Butter Bread
    Spread butter (or butter-mayo mix) on the outside of each bread slice.

  3. Assemble Sandwiches

    • Place bread slices butter-side down.

    • Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on unbuttered side.

    • Layer cheeses, then toppings.

    • Add more cheese on top and place remaining bread on top (buttered side out).

  4. Grill Sandwiches
    Heat skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches until bread is golden and cheese melts, flipping carefully. Cover briefly if needed for even melting.

  5. Serve
    Slice sandwiches and serve hot with extra pizza sauce for dipping. Optionally sprinkle red pepper flakes.

 Tips & Variations

  • Use sturdy bread to prevent sogginess.

  • Use low-moisture cheese for better melting and stretch.

  • Avoid too much sauce inside the sandwich.

  • Pre-cook moist toppings like onions or peppers to remove excess water.

  • Cook over medium-low heat for crispy bread and melted cheese.



 Why You’ll Love It

This sandwich combines the crispy, buttery texture of grilled cheese with the flavors of pizza, giving you a rich, cheesy, customizable comfort meal. The melted cheese, savory sauce, and optional toppings make it a fun and indulgent dish for any occasion

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