Ingredients:

2 tbsp. butter

2 slices brown bread

1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. pizza sauce

1 c. grated cheese, divided

8 slices pepperoni, divided

1 tbsp. finely grated parmesan, plus more for garnish

1 fresh basil leaf

Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish

Directions

• 1. Heat sandwich maker. Assemble sandwich - spread butter on the outside of two slices of bread. On the inside of one slice, spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce, then top with 3/4 cup cheese, five slices of pepperoni, parmesan, and basil. Top with remaining slice of bread, buttered side up.

• 2. Cook sandwich until crispy, 5 minutes per side.

• 3. Spread remaining 2 teaspoons pizza sauce on top of sandwich, then top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and remaining three pepperoni slices.

• 4. Grill until cheese is melty and golden and pepperoni is crispy, 2 minutes.

• 5. Garnish with red pepper flakes and serve.