Pizza Grilled Cheese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 503kcal
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick cut Italian bread
- 3 Tbsp salted or unsalted butter, softened
- 8 thick cut slices mozzarella cheese
- 8 Tbsp pizza sauce plus additional 1/2-1 cup for dipping
- 32 slices pepperoni (adjust amount using more or less to taste)
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 cups chopped Romaine or Green leaf lettuce
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- To assemble: Spread each bread slice on one side with 1 teaspoon butter. Lay buttered side down on a griddle, non stick grill pan or in a skillet. (It's best to do this off the heat then place onto the stovetop or heat griddle to give you time to assemble.)
- Next, spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each bread slice. Top with 1 slice of cheese. 8 slices pepperoni, about 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped basil leaves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon pizza sauce then top with 1/2 cup romaine. Place second slice of cheese and buttered bread slice, buttered-side up.
- To cook: Heat griddle, grill pan or skillet to medium high heat. Immediately lower to medium. Cook grilled cheese for 3-5 minutes per side, turning once or until golden and cheese has melted.
- Slice and serve immediately garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and parsley with warm pizza sauce and Caesar salad dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1109mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2624IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg