Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Print Format)
Melty mozzarella, provolone, and pepperoni between golden bread make a pizza-inspired grilled sandwich everyone loves.
# Ingredients:
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8 slices Italian sandwich bread
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6 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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48 slices full-size pepperoni (12 slices per sandwich)
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2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup per sandwich)
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8 slices smoked provolone cheese
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8 tablespoons pizza sauce
# Steps:
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Combine melted butter, extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning, and onion powder in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until blended.
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Place a 10 to 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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Generously brush one side of 2 pieces of bread with the butter mixture and place them butter side down in the skillet.
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Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each bread slice in the skillet. Layer with 1 slice of provolone, 1/4 cup mozzarella, 12 slices of pepperoni, another 1/4 cup mozzarella, and a second slice of provolone. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
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Cook each sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
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Slice each sandwich in half and serve while hot.
# Tips:
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Let the cheese sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before assembling sandwiches for better melting.
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A panini press can be used instead of a skillet for grilling.
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Adjust the skillet temperature as needed to prevent burning.