Grilled Pizza Sandwiches

Transform your lunch game with these irresistible Grilled Pizza Sandwiches, a delightful fusion of classic grilled cheese and hearty pizza flavors. Featuring buttery golden-brown Italian bread, melty mozzarella cheese, zesty pizza sauce, and savory pepperoni slices, these sandwiches are bursting with rich, Italian-inspired taste. A sprinkle of Italian seasoning and a touch of grated Parmesan elevate each bite, while optional toppings like olives, bell peppers, or mushrooms let you customize to your cravings. Perfectly prepped in just 10 minutes and cooked to crispy, gooey perfection in a skillet, they’re a quick and easy meal that will satisfy kids and adults alike. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping to complete this indulgent treat! Perfect for weeknight dinners, lunches, or party-worthy snacks, these pizza-inspired sandwiches are your new go-to comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 slices Italian bread (or any thick-sliced bread)
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0 to taste Optional toppings (e.g., olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.

Step 2

Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of bread. The buttered side will be the exterior of the sandwich.

Step 3

On the unbuttered side of 4 slices of bread, spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly.

Step 4

Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce on each slice.

Step 5

Layer 5 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese for each sandwich. Add any optional toppings at this stage.

Step 6

Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the toppings for extra flavor.

Step 7

Place the remaining slices of bread on top, buttered side up, to form 4 sandwiches.

Step 8

Carefully place each sandwich in the preheated skillet or griddle. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until the bread is golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Flip the sandwich carefully using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until golden and the cheese inside is melted.

Step 10

Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and immediately sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese for an extra touch of flavor.

Step 11

Let the sandwiches cool slightly, then slice in half and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1061.9 grams (1061.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2777

Total Fat 143.40g	184%
Saturated Fat 68.50g	343%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 377mg	126%
Sodium 6952mg	302%
Total Carbohydrate 264.20g	96%
Dietary Fiber 17.00g	61%
Total Sugars 36.70g
Protein 107.60g	215%

Vitamin D 9IU	45%
Calcium 1956mg	150%
Iron 21mg	114%
Potassium 2205mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.5%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 38.0%