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Craving something that combines two comfort classics? Check out this pizza grilled cheese! I whipped this up one evening when torn between pizza or grilled cheese and boy was it a hit. Imagine buttery toasted bread packed with gooey mozzarella, zesty pepperoni and all your top pizza flavors. It's become such a family favorite that my kids now beg for this instead of traditional pizza!
What Makes This Special
You'll have this ready in just a few minutes when hunger strikes! Add any pizza toppings you fancy and watch as even your fussiest eaters dive right in. It's basically what happens when two beloved comfort dishes come together in one amazing sandwich!
Gather Your Supplies
- Butter: Gets your bread perfectly golden and crunchy.
- Quality Cheese: Grab mozzarella for stretch and some Parmesan.
- Pizza Goodies: Think pepperoni, dried herbs, and tomato sauce.
- Solid Bread: Choose something that won't fall apart!
- Flavor Boosters: A bit of garlic powder and Italian herbs will take it up a notch.
How To Make Pizza Grilled Cheese
- Amp Up Your Butter
- Combine soft butter with Parmesan, garlic powder and Italian herbs. This little mix makes all the difference!
- Stack Your Creation
- Slather that seasoned butter on your bread. Add a layer of mozzarella, some pepperoni, then more cheese because you deserve it!
- Start Cooking
- Use medium-low heat so the cheese melts before your bread gets too dark. Push down gently with a spatula to help everything bond together.
- Turn It Over
- Once the bottom turns golden, flip it carefully. The second side usually cooks quicker, so keep an eye on it!
- Dig In
- Slice it down the middle and marvel at that stretchy cheese! Pair with warm pizza sauce for dipping and enjoy the magic!
Tips For Success
Take your time cooking this sandwich - slower heat works better. Want something extra crispy? Throw some Parmesan directly onto the buttered outside. If you're using fresh mozzarella, make sure to dry it off or you'll end up with a soggy mess. And don't forget extra dipping sauce - it's a must!
Pairing Suggestions
This sandwich tastes best piping hot when you can really enjoy that amazing cheese stretch! Got some left? Warm them back up in a skillet, not your microwave, to keep the crunch. Need to round out your meal? Toss together a small salad on the side to balance out the richness.
Tasty Variations
Drop in some baby spinach to fancy it up and sneak in some greens! Cook everything at a gentle pace just like Bobby Flay always recommends. And remember to shred your cheese yourself rather than buying pre-shredded - Ina's right that it really does melt so much better!
Recipe FAQs
- → Why use softened butter?
Ensures even spreading and better browning of bread when grilled.
- → Can I use different cheese?
Mozzarella provides best pizza flavor but other melting cheeses work.
- → Why cook on medium-low?
Allows cheese to melt fully without burning bread exterior.
- → Can I add other toppings?
Yes, try mushrooms, peppers or other pizza toppings.
- → Why triple layer the cheese?
Creates optimal melting and helps hold pepperoni in place.