1. Prep Your Ingredients:
- Have all your ingredients ready to go. This includes shredding the mozzarella if not pre-shredded, slicing the pepperoni if not pre-sliced, and preparing any additional pizza toppings you’d like to include.
2. Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce on one side of each slice of bread.
- On two of the slices (on top of the sauce), evenly distribute half of the shredded mozzarella.
- Add a layer of pepperoni slices over the cheese, and if using, add your optional pizza toppings.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the pepperoni and toppings.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread, sauce-side down, to complete the sandwiches.
3. Grill the Sandwiches:
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- While it’s heating, butter the outside of each sandwich generously.
- Once the skillet is hot, place the sandwiches buttered-side down onto the skillet. Butter the top side of the sandwich while the bottom is grilling.
- Grill each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on the first side, until golden brown and crispy. Flip carefully and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is heated through.
4. Serve:
- Let the grilled cheese sandwiches sit for a minute before cutting into them, allowing the cheese to set slightly and make them easier to cut.
- Slice each sandwich in half and serve hot, with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping if desired.
Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese sandwiches are a delightful mash-up of two comfort food classics. They’re quick to prepare and can be customized with whatever pizza toppings you love, making them a versatile option for any meal. Enjoy the melty cheese, crispy bread, and zesty pepperoni with each bite!