Cast Iron Pizza Grilled Cheese Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
8 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup marinara sauce
  • 4 (½ inch-thick) slices sourdough bread
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 3 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
  • 12 fresh basil leaves, divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
Directions
  1. Spread marinara on 2 slices of bread.
  2. Layer the mozzarella, pepperoni, and 8 basil leaves on top of the marinara.
  3. Top with the remaining bread.
  4. Spread butter on both sides of each sandwich.
  5. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
  6. Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until they're golden and the cheese melts completely.
  7. Rest 1 minute before cutting diagonally.
  8. Garnish with the remaining fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.