Grilled Pizza Sandwiches
Transform your lunch game with these irresistible Grilled Pizza Sandwiches, a delightful fusion of classic grilled cheese and hearty pizza flavors. Featuring buttery golden-brown Italian bread, melty mozzarella cheese, zesty pizza sauce, and savory pepperoni slices, these sandwiches are bursting with rich, Italian-inspired taste. A sprinkle of Italian seasoning and a touch of grated Parmesan elevate each bite, while optional toppings like olives, bell peppers, or mushrooms let you customize to your cravings. Perfectly prepped in just 10 minutes and cooked to crispy, gooey perfection in a skillet, they’re a quick and easy meal that will satisfy kids and adults alike. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping to complete this indulgent treat! Perfect for weeknight dinners, lunches, or party-worthy snacks, these pizza-inspired sandwiches are your new go-to comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Italian bread (or any thick-sliced bread)
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
- to taste Optional toppings (e.g., olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.)
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of bread. The buttered side will be the exterior of the sandwich.
On the unbuttered side of 4 slices of bread, spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce on each slice.
Layer 5 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese for each sandwich. Add any optional toppings at this stage.
Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the toppings for extra flavor.
Place the remaining slices of bread on top, buttered side up, to form 4 sandwiches.
Carefully place each sandwich in the preheated skillet or griddle. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
Flip the sandwich carefully using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until golden and the cheese inside is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and immediately sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese for an extra touch of flavor.
Let the sandwiches cool slightly, then slice in half and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2777 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.4 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.5 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 377 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 6952 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.2 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.7 g | ||
| Protein | 107.6 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1956 mg | 150% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 2205 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
