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Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese

Tons of spicy pepperoni and gooey cheese make this an irresistible lunch or dinner!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 316kcal
Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

  • 8 Tablespoons Pizza Sauce My favorite is Del Grosso Pappy Freds
  • 1 Box Garlic Texas Toast
  • ¾ Cup Pepperoni Slices
  • 8 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
  • Butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Bake garlic toast for 7-8 minutes.
  • Top with ~6 slices of pepperoni each.
  • Top with 1 slice of cheese. Spready sauce over cheese.
  • Repeat the pepperoni and cheese layers one more time.
  • Spread ~1 tablespoon of sauce on the other 4 slices of bread. Press on top of the other slice of bread.
  • In a large skillet or grill pan, heat butter over medium high heat. Toast sandwich on each side for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and sandwich is lightly browned.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
    • Texas Toast: Any thick sturdy bread like Italian, ciabatta, or even focaccia would be wonderful. Avoid ultra thin breads which may not hold up to our toppings.
    • Mozzarella Cheese: Bring to room temperature while you bake your bread to ensure even melting. Make sure to use low moisture slices not fresh mozzarella. 
    • Pepperoni: For added texture we like to air fry or pan fry the pepperoni for a few minutes. 
    • Pizza Sauce: My favorite is Del Grosso's Pappy Fred's pizza sauce.
Tips
  1. No Soggy Bread Here: Spread the sauce on top of the cheese instead of directly on the bread.
  2. Control the Heat: Cook over medium-low heat to allow the cheese to melt fully without burning the bread.
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Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 938mg | Potassium: 201mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 2.4mg