Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich. This delightful dish combines gooey melted mozzarella, zesty pizza sauce, and aromatic herbs nestled between crispy slices of sourdough bread. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or game night, this sandwich promises a savory explosion of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, this recipe is a must-try for cheese lovers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by laying them out on your counter.
- Generously spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, spread pizza sauce and layer with shredded mozzarella.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in, buttered side down. Cook until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes), then flip and grill the other side.
- Once both sides are toasted and the cheese is melting, remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve immediately with extra pizza sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a spicy twist, swap mozzarella for pepper jack cheese or add toppings like pepperoni or sautéed veggies. Ensure even cooking by grilling on medium-low heat.