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Pizza Grilled Cheese

A comforting dish that combines gooey cheese and delicious pizza toppings in a crispy, buttery sandwich.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bread white, sourdough, or whole wheat
  • 4 tablespoons marinara or pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8–10 slices turkey pepperoni or preferred pizza topping
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • sliced black olives
  • sautéed mushrooms
  • sliced bell peppers
  • fresh basil leaves
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • additional marinara or pizza sauce

Method
 

  1. Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. On the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, spread about 2 tablespoons of marinara or pizza sauce, sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, layer turkey pepperoni, and any additional toppings. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side out.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the assembled sandwiches for about 3–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Remove sandwiches from the skillet, let cool for a moment, slice in half, and serve with extra marinara or pizza sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

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