Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Garlic Butter

01 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
03 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Grilled Cheese

06 - 8 thick slices sturdy bread (sourdough or Italian)
07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce
09 - 24 thin slices pepperoni

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a small bowl, mix softened butter, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside.
02 - Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on 4 slices of bread. Top each with mozzarella cheese and 6 slices of pepperoni. Cover with the remaining 4 slices of bread.
03 - Generously spread garlic butter on the outside of each sandwich.
04 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
05 - Slice the sandwiches and serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Use sturdy bread like sourdough or Italian for better texture and avoid sogginess.
02 - For a dairy-free option, substitute mozzarella cheese with a dairy-free alternative.
03 - Add crushed red pepper flakes or jalapeños for extra heat.
04 - Customize by adding toppings such as mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers.