Pizza grilled cheese: The best twist on classic comfort food
A delicious twist on classic grilled cheese that combines the flavors of pizza.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, oiled side down, in the skillet.
- Add mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and pepperoni on top.
- Cover with the second slice of bread, oiled side up.
- Cook until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
- Once both sides are crispy and the cheese is melted, remove from heat and slice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add your favorite vegetables.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pizza, grilled cheese, comfort food