Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Golden grilled bread filled with melted cheese, pizza sauce, and all your favorite pizza toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
- Total Time: 11–13 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Sandwich, Snack
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
8 slices sandwich bread (Italian or sourdough works best)
4 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup marinara or pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional toppings: sliced pepperoni, cooked sausage crumbles, sliced olives, sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers
Instructions
Prep Bread: Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
Assemble Sandwiches: Place 4 slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Spread each with 1–2 tablespoons marinara sauce. Top with mozzarella, a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, and any desired toppings. Place remaining bread slices on top, buttered side up.
Cook: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Serve: Slice in half and serve hot with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a crispy crust, cook slowly over medium-low heat to allow cheese to melt without burning the bread.
Try adding provolone or cheddar for extra flavor.
Works well with gluten-free bread if needed.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/pizza-grilled-cheese-sandwiches/
