Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This sandwich captures the joy of a cheese pizza in toasted form: stretchy mozzarella melds with tangy pizza sauce and fresh basil between crisp, golden bread. It’s comforting, kid-friendly, and perfect for a quick lunch or casual snack when you’re craving pizza flavors without the wait.
- Prep5 hrs
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the cheese, basil leaves, and pizza sauce, then set aside.
- 3
Spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise on each slice of bread.
- 4
Place the bread slices mayo-side down in the hot skillet.
- 5
Spread the cheese mixture on one slice of bread.
- 6
Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts, 00:03:00 to 00:05:00.
- 7
Place the second slice of bread on top of the cheese mixture, grilled side up.
- Calories 2815.08 kcal High
- Protein 98.57 g Good Source
- Carbs 487.09 g Moderate
- Total Fat 66.65 g High
- Saturated Fat 15.68 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 85.82 mg High
- Sodium 6016.42 mg High
- Fiber 0.79 g Low Source
- Sugar 69.7 g High
- Added Sugar 68.12 g High
- Calcium 1758.11 mg Good Source
- Iron 28.08 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1103.77 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 341.16 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 5.64 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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