Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese
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This Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese is a sourdough sandwich with mozzarella, pepperonis, basil, oregano, and parmesan is delicious when dipped in marinara sauce. This perfectly golden and melty sandwich is perfect for when you're craving pizza, but just don't have the time.
If you love pizza, be sure to check out some of my other pizza inspired recipes like my Supreme Pizza Pot Pie, Pizza Avocado Toast, and Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza.
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This Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese is a grown up version of the classic. Sometimes you just want to eat like a kid, but you also want to do it with dignity, and this sandwich does it all. It's not just plain cheese and bread, it's mozzarella with fresh basil and oregano. I use organic pepperonis and fresh grated parmesan for a delicious nostalgic sandwich!
So, let this sandwich take you back to being a kid again. But, with some added protein and fresh herbs while you're at it! Enjoy this on a cool day when you just want a warm and comforting sandwich.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Nostalgic and Comforting: This Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese is both nostalgic and comforting. When you want something familiar and classic, this is it!
Indulgent: This sandwich is indulgent, combining two comfort foods (grilled cheese and pizza) into one!
Easy: While this is a grown up grilled cheese, it's still incredibly easy to prepare making it a simple and quick dinner.
Ingredients
Sourdough Bread: I use organic sourdough bread (I used Boudin here).
Mozzarella: I use Organic Valley Mozzarella.
Pepperoni: I use organic pepperoni, nostalgia and health concious!
Oregano: I use organic dried oregano for the best flavor.
Basil: Fresh organic basil gives this the best flavor.
Parmesan: I like to buy organic parmesan in a block and grate it myself. Read my article 5 Reasons to Grate Your Own Cheese for why.
Marinara Sauce: Organic marinara sauce makes the best dipping sauce for this sandwich!
Butter: There's nothing better than cooking grilled cheese in butter! I use Organic Valley Salted Butter.
Tools Needed
Cast Iron Skillet (use code MIMIBAKES for 10% off your order!)
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Prep the sandwiches by placing each piece of bread side by side on a cutting board. Place a piece of Mozzarella cheese on each side (make sure your slices cover each bread slice entirely).
Step 2
Add the 3 to 4 slices of pepperoni onto one side. Sprinkle the top of the pepperoni with grated parmesan, fresh basil leaves, and the pinch of oregano.
Step 3
On a griddle or cast iron skillet, add the butter and put over low heat, allow butter to melt. Place each slice of bread onto the griddle topping side up. Cook over low heat until cheese starts to melt. Carefully place the bread slice with cheese only on top of the one with sausage, and continue to cook until golden brown on each side.
Step 4
Add the marinara sauce to a pot and put over medium heat until warm. Serve on the side for dipping.
Tips
- Use a sourdough or white bread. This is most similar to pizza crust, so stay away from whole wheat as the flavor profile won't be the same.
- If you're using slices of mozzarella, make sure they are thin so they melt easily. If you're using shredded cheese or string cheese, then make an even layer so it melts evenly.
- If you're using a frying pan or skillet and you have to cook one at a time or flip it, be sure to use butter each time! This is serious people, butter helps get that golden brown color and gives it flavor.
- Make sure you are using a low heat. The inside cheeses need to melt and so using a low and slow heat is better than cooking it on high. If you like your sandwich on the golden brown to darker side, you can turn up the heat at the end once the inside is fully melted and get a little more of a char.
- Heat your marinara sauce as your sandwich is almost done, this will allow your dipping sauce to be ready when your sandwich is.
FAQ's
Yes, feel free to use any kind of bread you like! I usually prefer sourdough, but white bread or even a wheat bread would also be delicious with this recipe.
Yes, absolutely! You can use shredded cheese for this, just be sure it covers the bread completely in an even layer.
Yes, feel free to add onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 slices Mozzarella cheese
- 10 to 12 pieces pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan
- 6 leaves fresh basil
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Prep the sandwiches by placing each piece of bread side by side on a cutting board. Place a piece of Mozzarella cheese on each side (make sure your slices cover each bread slice entirely).
- Add the 3 to 4 slices of pepperoni onto one side. Sprinkle the top of the pepperoni with grated parmesan, fresh basil leaves, and the pinch of oregano.
- On a griddle, add the butter and put over low heat, allow butter to melt. Place each slice of bread onto the griddle topping side up. Cook over low heat until cheese starts to melt. Carefully place the bread slice with cheese only on top of the one with sausage, and continue to cook until golden brown on each side.
- Add the marinara sauce to a pot and put over medium heat until warm.
- Serve with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
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