Pizza Grilled Cheese Bliss 🍕🧀
Get ready to fall in love with this Pizza Grilled Cheese Bliss—a melty, cheesy masterpiece that brings together all the comforting goodness of grilled cheese and the irresistible flavor of pizza. Golden, buttery bread surrounds layers of gooey mozzarella, tangy marinara, and your favorite pizza toppings for a sandwich that’s crispy, savory, and full of nostalgia. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a midnight snack—this is the ultimate comfort food mash-up your tastebuds have been waiting for!
Ingredients:
8 slices sourdough or Italian bread
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
½ cup sliced pepperoni
½ cup cooked and crumbled Italian sausage (optional)
½ cup sliced black olives
ÂĽ cup diced green bell pepper
ÂĽ cup sliced red onion
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Bread:
Lay out the slices of bread on a cutting board. Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice. Sprinkle a light dusting of garlic powder over the buttered sides for extra flavor.
Build the Sandwiches:
Flip the slices over so the unbuttered sides face up. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on four slices. Layer with mozzarella cheese, followed by your favorite pizza toppings—pepperoni, sausage, olives, green peppers, and red onion. Sprinkle with a bit of Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan. Top with more mozzarella cheese, then place the remaining slices of bread on top, buttered side facing out.
Grill to Perfection:
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and gooey.
Make it Extra Crispy (Optional):
For an even crispier texture, sprinkle a little shredded mozzarella and Parmesan directly onto the skillet before placing the sandwich down—this creates a lacy, cheesy crust on the outside!
Serve and Enjoy:
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for 1 minute. Slice diagonally and serve with warm marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
🍽️ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4 sandwiches
Perfect for:
Weekend lunches, quick dinners, picky eaters, or turning your favorite pizza night into something new and crave-worthy.
Pin it, share it, and make it again and again—this Pizza Grilled Cheese Bliss is a flavor explosion you’ll come back to every time! 🍕💥🧡