Cheesy Pizza Sandwich Melt (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Garlic Butter
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½ cup unsalted butter, very soft
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1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
→ For the Sandwiches
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8 slices white bread
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12 slices mozzarella cheese
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6 ounces pepperoni
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Warm pizza sauce for dipping
# Instructions:
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Mix the soft butter, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl until smooth and well combined. This will be your flavor-packed spread.
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Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice. Place all slices on a sheet tray, butter side up, until you're ready to build your sandwiches.
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Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place a slice of bread butter side DOWN in the skillet. Layer on a slice of mozzarella, 6 pepperoni slices, another slice of mozzarella, 6 more pepperonis, and a final slice of mozzarella.
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Top with another slice of bread, butter side UP. Don't worry if you have some leftover pepperoni - snack on it while you cook!
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Cover the skillet with a lid to help melt the cheese. Cook until the bottom bread is golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. The lid helps get that cheese all melty while the bread gets crispy.
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Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula. Place the lid back on and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted in the center.
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Repeat the process with the remaining bread and fillings to make a total of 4 sandwiches. Serve immediately with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
# Notes:
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These sandwiches combine two comfort food favorites - pizza and grilled cheese - into one incredible handheld meal. The garlic butter adds that extra pizzeria flavor to the crispy exterior.
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Cook these in batches to avoid overcrowding your pan, and place finished sandwiches on a wire rack over a baking sheet to keep them crispy while you finish the others.
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Feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings - try adding some sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or even some crumbled cooked sausage between the cheese layers.
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These sandwiches freeze well - just let them cool completely, wrap individually in foil, then place in a freezer bag. Reheat in a 350°F oven straight from frozen.