Ingredients:

  • 2 thick slices Sourdough bread (approx. 90g total)
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp Dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp Thick pizza sauce or marinara
  • 1/2 cup Low-moisture whole milk mozzarella, shredded
  • 2 slices Provolone cheese
  • 10 thin slices pepperoni
  • 1 tsp Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, mash together the softened butter, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and oregano. Spread this mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice.
  2. Place one slice of bread, butter side down, on a clean board. Layer on 1 slice of provolone, then spread the 2 tbsp pizza sauce over the cheese.
  3. Pile on the 10 slices of pepperoni, then the 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella. Top with the second slice of provolone and finally the second piece of sourdough, butter side up.
  4. Place the sandwich in a cold skillet, then turn the heat to medium low. Cook for about 4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crackling.
  5. Carefully flip the sandwich. Cover the pan with a lid for 2 minutes to ensure the mozzarella is fully molten. Remove the lid and cook for another 2 minutes until the second side is deep golden and the cheese is weeping.
  6. Immediately sprinkle the 1 tsp Parmesan cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes over the hot crust. Let it rest on a wire rack for 1 minute before slicing.