Ingredients
– 4 slices thick sliced bread
– 3 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
– 2 tablespoons pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
– 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
– 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
– 1 pinch dried oregano
– 24 slices thin pepperoni (about 1 inch in diameter)
– Butter (amount as needed for spreading)
– 6 slices thinly sliced pepperoni for the optional pepperoni crust
– 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese for the optional pepperoni crust
Instructions
1-Butter one side of each bread slice evenly to create that crispy exterior.
2-Place 2 slices of bread, butter side down, in the preheated pan.
3-Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each slice in the pan for that classic pizza flavor.
4-Layer on the cheeses, starting with part of the 3 ounces of shredded mozzarella, then add 6 slices of pepperoni.
5-Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded Parmesan, 1 tablespoon of thinly sliced basil, and a pinch of oregano on top for extra taste.
6-Add the remaining pepperoni and mozzarella before topping with the other bread slices, butter side out.
7-Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
8-Once done, remove the sandwich, then place 3 slices of pepperoni and 1 tablespoon of mozzarella in the pan.
9-Put the sandwich back on top and cook for about 1 minute to form a crispy crust.
Last Step:
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🔥 Pre-cook or avoid toppings that release a lot of moisture to prevent sogginess.
🍳 Maintain medium heat so cheese melts fully and bread crisps without burning.
🍕 Use a non-stick pan for easy flipping and clean cooking, and add pepperoni crust for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 471
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1354mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 71mg