Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese

This pepperoni pizza grilled cheese sandwich is two classic favorites blended into one. With pepperoni, mozzarella, pizza sauce, and black olives, this is no plain grilled cheese sandwich. I'm a meat and sauce kind of gal so I came up with this. Feel free to use other pizza toppings if you like.

2 grilled cheese sandwiches with olives on white plate
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 4 slices white bread

  • 2 tablespoons pizza sauce

  • 12 slices pepperoni

  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives

  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Place butter in a small microwavable dish. Microwave on High until melted, about 25 seconds. Stir in Italian seasoning and garlic powder.

  2. Place 2 slices of bread on a clean work surface. Spread half of butter mixture onto 2 slices of bread; turn bread slices over. Using a spoon, spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce evenly over each slice, all the way to the edges.

  3. Top each slice with 6 pepperoni slices; scatter evenly with olives, and top each with 1/4 cup mozzarella. Place a plain bread slice on top.

  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat, and place each sandwich in the skillet,  butter-side-down down. Cook until golden, about 3 minutes.

  5. Spread remaining seasoned butter over tops of sandwiches. Carefully turn each sandwich over, and cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden, about 3 minutes more. Transfer sandwiches to a plate, cut in half, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

422 Calories
25g Fat
35g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 422
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 33%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 821mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 276mg 21%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 206mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.