5 from 6 votes
Pizza Grilled Cheese
These PIZZA GRILLED CHEESE bites are the perfect lip-smacking finger foods adults and kids alike will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
520 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 8 French bread slices
- 3 Tbsp. butter softened
- ½ cup marinara sauce additional needed for dipping
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni diced
- ⅛ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Spread butter on both sides of french bread slices. Place butter side down on a silpat covered baking sheet. Spread sauce on all french bread slices.
- Mix remaining ingredients together and place on french bread slices.
- Place french bread slices on top of each other to create 4 sandwiches. Gently pat 1 tsp of parmesan cheese on each side of the sandwich.
- Place on a pre-heated frying pan on medium to high heat for 5 minutes on each side or until edges are crispy.
- Transfer bake to baking sheet and continue to bake in a preheated 400 degree oven until all cheese is melted. Serve with additional marinara sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
520kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
1158mg
(48%)
Potassium
284mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
575IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
4.5mg
(25%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 520kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1158mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.