Tag: Mozzarella

Grilled Cheese Pizza

Ingredients

  • Garlic Butter Spread or just plain butter
  • 12 Slices White Bread
  • Marinara or Pizza Sauce (or your favorite brand)
  • 6 Slices Provolone
  • 1 Package Pepperoni – Sliced
  • 2 Cups Mozzarella – Shredded

Directions

  1. Spread the garlic butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. On the opposite side of each slice of bread, spread 1 to 1 1/2 Tbs (2 spoon fulls) of marinara or pizza sauce.
  3. To assemble the grilled cheese pizza, take on piece of bread butter side down, top the sauce with a slice of provolone, 6 to 9 slices of pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, and top with another slice of bread, this time butter side up.
  4. On a greased pan over medium-low heat, toast your sandwich for3 to 5 minutes. Continue to check the under side of the sandwich to ensure that it does not burn.
  5. Once the under side is toasted to your liking, flip the sandwich and toast for another 2 to 4 minutes. Again, continue to check the under side of the sandwich to ensure that it does not burn.
  6. Remove the sandwich from the pan and let rest for 2 to 4 minutes before slicing. You can serve it with a warm side of marinara or pizza sauce if you would like.

Sloppy Gia

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Ground Chicken
  • 1 1/2 Cup Marinara (or brand of your choice)
  • 1 Cup White Onion – Diced
  • 2 Tbs Tomato Paste
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan – Grated
  • 1 Tbs Garlic – Minced
  • 1 Tbs Italian Seasoning
  • 2 Tbs Fresh Basil – Chopped
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 6 Brioche Buns
  • Garlic Butter
  • Mozzarella – Shredded

Directions

  1. Pre-heat your oven to high broil.
  2. In a medium sauté pan, heat 1 Tbs of oil over medium heat.
  3. Place the chicken in the sauté pan, add the italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, break it into small pieces, add the onions and garlic, and cook through, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  5. Add the tomato paste and mix, cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in the marinara, fresh basil, and parmesan. Bring to a simmer for about 2 to 4 minutes.
  7. While the mixture simmers, top both sides of the brioche buns with a spread of garlic butter and place them butter side up on an aluminum foil lined baking pan.
  8. Place in the oven on broil about 6 inches below the broiler, around the second tallest oven rack and toast the buns, about 2 to 4 minutes.
  9. Keep an eye on the buns to ensure they do not burn.
  10. Assemble your Sloppy Gia (think sloppy joe chicken parmesan style) by placing the cooked chicken mixture on the bottom of the bun, top with shredded mozzarella, and enjoy!

Pizza Dog

Ingredients

  • Hot Dog Buns
  • Hot Dogs
  • Pepperoni – slices
  • Pizza Sauce
  • Mozzarella – shredded
  • Italian seasoning

Directions

  1. Cook your hot dogs by your preferred method and doneness.
  2. Prepare your pizza sauce.
  3. Build your hot dog accordingly: Hot dog bun, hot dog, add 2 to 3 Tbs of pizza sauce, 4-6 slices of pepperoni, and a handful of shredded mozzarella.
  4. Place your assembled hot dog under the broiler to melt the cheese and brown the hot dog bun or place in microwave for 20 second intervals to melt the cheese. Top with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.