Name: Grilled Cheese and Pepperoni Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided; 8 slices sourdough bread; 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese; 1/8 teaspoon onion powder; 24 slices pepperoni; 4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and sliced

Who doesn't love a good grilled cheese sandwich recipe? This super decadent version comes fully loaded with pepperoni and five types of cheese!—Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided

8 slices sourdough bread

1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

24 slices pepperoni

4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and sliced

Instructions

1 Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of bread slices. Place bread, butter side down, in a large cast-iron skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove from heat. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder.

2 To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with pepperoni; add sliced Brie. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over Brie. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inward. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet; toast until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.