Introducing the newest sensation in the world of sandwiches: the pizza grilled cheese! This mouthwatering creation combines all the best flavors of pizza—cheesy goodness, savory sauce, and crispy crust—into an easy-to-eat meal that will keep you coming back for more. 🥪🍕🧀💖
Ingredients:
8 slices Italian sandwich bread 🍞
6 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted 🧈
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 🫒
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 🌿
1 teaspoon onion powder 🧄
48 slices of full-size pepperoni (12 slices per sandwich) 🍕
2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese (½ cup per sandwich) 🧀
8 slices smoked provolone cheese 🧀
8 tablespoons pizza sauce 🍅
Instructions:
Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and onion powder. 🧈🫒🌿🧄
Heat Skillet: Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. 🍳
Butter Bread: Generously brush one side of each bread slice with the butter mixture. Place two pieces of bread in the skillet, butter side down. 🍞
Add Sauce & Cheese: Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each bread slice. Layer with 1 slice of provolone, ¼ cup mozzarella, and 12 slices of pepperoni. 🧀🍕
Top with Bread: Add another ¼ cup of mozzarella and another slice of provolone. Place a slice of bread on top, butter side up. 🧀🍞
Cook Sandwiches: Cook each sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Be sure to keep a close eye to avoid burning. 🔥🥪
Weight Watchers Points:
To calculate the Weight Watchers points for this delicious sandwich, we’ll need to consider the following ingredients per sandwich:
Bread (2 slices): Approximately 4 points
Butter (¾ tablespoon): Approximately 3 points
Olive Oil (⅛ tablespoon): Approximately 0.5 points
Pepperoni (12 slices): Approximately 6 points
Mozzarella Cheese (½ cup): Approximately 6 points
Provolone Cheese (2 slices): Approximately 6 points
Pizza Sauce (2 tablespoons): Approximately 1 point
Total per sandwich: 26.5 points
Please note that these points are approximate and can vary based on specific brands and types of ingredients used. For a more accurate calculation, it’s recommended to use the official Weight Watchers app or website. Enjoy your pizza grilled cheese responsibly! 🍕🥪🧀