Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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5
Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Description
This sandwich starts with garlic-flavored Texas toast, which is pre-toasted in the oven to achieve slight crispiness on the edges. Each slice is spread with spaghetti sauce, then layered with pepperoni and sliced mozzarella cheese, doubling the meat and cheese for richness. Another toast slice with sauce tops the sandwich. The sandwich is then heated in a skillet or griddle with a little olive oil over medium heat until the cheese melts and the interior is hot.
The method balances achieving a crispy, lightly toasted exterior and warm, gooey cheese and pepperoni inside. The combination mimics pizza toppings on toasted bread instead of dough, offering a quick way to enjoy similar flavors. These sandwiches are suitable for a quick lunch or casual dinner.
This recipe requires few ingredients yet delivers on the familiar savory combination of tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and pepperoni finished with garlic-flavored bread.
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp spaghetti sauce
- 1 box Texas toast 8 slices, garlic flavored
- 6 oz pepperoni slices
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven 425. Place garlic toast on cookie sheet. Bake for 7 minutes or until toast is slightly toasted around edges.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of sauce on each of the 4 slices of garlic toast.
- Top each piece of garlic toast with 6 slices of pepperoni.
- Then, top each piece of garlic toast with 1 slice of cheese.
- Add another layer of pepperoni and cheese to each piece of garlic toast.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of sauce on each of the remaining garlic toast pieces and place on top of the pepperoni and cheese.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Heat each sandwich until the cheese is melted and the contents are hot.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe uses just four main ingredients and can be prepared in about 10 minutes, making it a convenient meal option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 668 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 668kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1680mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 30% |
| Iron | 13.2mg | 73% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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