Description
This pizza grilled cheese features golden, crispy bread with melted mozzarella, tangy pizza sauce, and a hint of oregano for a comforting twist on classic grilled cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices sourdough or sturdy sandwich bread (600 g total)
- 60 g unsalted butter (4 tbsp), room temperature
- 240 g whole-milk shredded mozzarella (8½ oz)
- 30 g freshly grated Parmesan (1/4 cup)
- 120 g pizza sauce (1/2 cup)
- 100 g pepperoni or cooked Italian sausage (optional, about 16 slices)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Shred mozzarella and grate Parmesan; measure pizza sauce. Lay out the bread and pepperoni if using.
- Butter the bread: Spread butter evenly on the outside of each slice.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Flip four slices butter-side down, add sauce, oregano, cheeses, and pepperoni, then finish with remaining bread, butter-side up.
- Pan-sear the sandwiches: Heat skillet over medium-low, cook two sandwiches at a time for 4–6 minutes total.
- Melt the cheese: Cover the pan for 1–2 minutes to trap steam and melt the cheese.
- Rest and slice: Transfer to a cutting board, rest for 1 minute, then slice each sandwich in half and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, use olive oil instead of butter. Follow expert tips to ensure even cooking and optimal melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg