Pizza Grilled Cheese - Honey Prairie

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices Italian bread or sourdough

→ Cheese & Meats

02 - 4 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded

03 - 12–16 slices pepperoni

→ Sauce

04 - 1/4 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for dipping

→ For Cooking

05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# How to Make It:

01 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.

02 - Place two bread slices butter side down on a clean surface, then spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on the unbuttered sides.

03 - Evenly layer mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by pepperoni slices.

04 - Top with the remaining two bread slices, butter side up, to form two sandwiches.

05 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.

06 - Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

07 - Remove sandwiches from the pan, let rest for one minute, then slice diagonally.

08 - Serve immediately with extra marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

Ready in twenty minutes, perfect for when you want something impressive without the fuss.
The buttery golden crust against gooey cheese and pepperoni hits comfort food perfection.
You probably have most of these ingredients already, making it a weeknight lifesaver.

02 -

Medium heat is non-negotiable—high heat will char your bread before the cheese has time to melt, leaving you with a burnt exterior and cold cheese inside.
A gentle press with the spatula helps the butter brown evenly and the cheese melt faster, but don't squash it like you're angry; you want to encourage melting, not force it.

03 -

Low-moisture mozzarella melts evenly and won't leave you with greasy puddles; save fresh mozzarella for Caprese salad.
Press gently while the sandwich cooks—you're coaxing the cheese to melt and the butter to brown, not squashing your creation into flatness.