Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices Italian bread or sourdough

→ Cheese & Meats

02 - 4 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded

03 - 12 to 16 slices pepperoni

→ Sauce

04 - 1/4 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for dipping

→ For Cooking

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How to make it:

01 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.

02 - Place two slices of bread butter side down on a clean surface and spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on the unbuttered side of each.

03 - Evenly layer mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange pepperoni slices on top.

04 - Top with remaining bread slices, butter side up, forming two sandwiches.

05 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.

06 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

07 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally.

08 - Serve hot with extra marinara sauce for dipping.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -

Two beloved comfort foods collide in a way that somehow makes perfect sense on the first bite.
Ready in 20 minutes, which means you can satisfy a serious craving without the usual wait.
The contrast between crispy toast and oozing cheese never gets old.

02 -

Medium heat is non-negotiable; high heat burns the outside before the cheese melts inside, and I've learned this the expensive way.
Don't skip the resting minute—that's when the magic of proper cheese pull actually happens.

03 -

Shredded mozzarella melts slightly faster than sliced, but sliced cheese gives you better texture control and less risk of runaway grease.
If the outside browns too fast and the inside isn't melting, lower the heat slightly and cover the pan with a lid for 1–2 minutes to trap steam and help the cheese along.