Description

Imagine a chilly evening, with the aroma of garlic and melted cheese filling the air as you gather around with friends or family. This Garlic Parmesan Pizza Grilled Cheese takes the comfort of a traditional grilled cheese sandwich and transforms it into a flavorful, cheesy delight inspired by pizza. With layers of mozzarella, pepperoni, and garlic Parmesan butter, it’s the ultimate twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

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Garlic Parmesan Butter:
¼ cup softened unsalted butter
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Grilled Cheese:
8 thick slices of sturdy bread (sourdough or Italian)
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup pizza or marinara sauce
24 thin slices pepperoni

Instructions

Warm a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
In a bowl, combine butter, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
Spread half of the butter mixture onto one side of 4 bread slices. Place them buttered side down in the skillet.
Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce on each slice, then add ¼ cup mozzarella, 6 pepperoni slices, and the rest of the mozzarella.
Spread sauce on the remaining bread slices and place them sauce side down on top of the cheese. Spread the remaining garlic butter on top.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Let cool slightly, cut in half, and serve with extra pizza sauce.

Notes

For the best results, use thick, sturdy bread like sourdough or Italian.
Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite pizza ingredients like mushrooms or bell peppers.
If you want extra cheesiness, consider adding other cheeses like cheddar or provolone.
You can double the recipe if you’re serving a crowd.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes