Grilled Pizza Cheese (Print Version)
Crispy bread stuffed with melty mozzarella, provolone, and zesty pepperoni makes a super quick pizza-inspired sandwich.
# Ingredients:
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6 tablespoons of melted salted butter (sweet cream)
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, freshly grated (1/2 cup per sandwich)
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1 teaspoon of onion powder
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8 tablespoons of pizza sauce
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48 slices of regular pepperoni (12 pieces per sandwich)
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8 slices of soft Italian sandwich bread
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8 slices of smoked provolone cheese
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1 tablespoon of olive oil (extra virgin)
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1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, dried
# Steps:
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In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, olive oil, dried Italian herbs, and onion powder until it’s smooth.
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Heat up a large nonstick skillet (10 to 12 inches) on medium.
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Brush one side of two bread slices with the butter sauce and lay them in the warm pan, butter side touching the skillet.
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Spread 2 spoonfuls of pizza sauce on each slice in the pan. Add a slice of provolone, 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella, 12 pepperoni slices, another layer of mozzarella (1/4 cup), and finish with one more slice of provolone. Place the second bread slice on top, buttered side facing up.
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Cook each side of the sandwich for 3-4 minutes, flipping carefully and keeping an eye out to avoid burning.
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Cut the sandwiches in half and serve them immediately while the cheese is still gooey.
# Notes and Tips:
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For easier melting, let the cheese sit out for 15-20 minutes before making sandwiches.
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If you’ve got a panini press, that’ll work instead of a skillet.
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You can tweak your skillet’s heat to avoid any burning mishaps.