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Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines melty cheese, pizza sauce, and toppings between crispy, buttery bread. An easy, fun twist on two classic comfort foods.
This Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich is the ultimate comfort food mashup, combining two all-time favorites into one irresistible meal. Crispy, buttery bread is filled with melty cheese, pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings for a sandwich that’s packed with flavor in every bite.
This easy recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a fun snack. You can customize it with pepperoni, veggies, or extra cheese to make it your own. It’s a simple, satisfying way to switch up both pizza night and grilled cheese at the same time.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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- Thick Cut Bread
- Pizza Sauce
- Pepperoni
- Mozzarella Cheese – Slicing your own off the block is best, but pre-shredded will still work for this sandwich.
- Butter
Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 slices thick cut bread
- 3 Tablespoons pizza sauce
- 8-10 slices Pepperoni
- 2 oz Mozzarella cheese
- 1-2 Tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Lay 2 slices of bread on a plate or cutting board. Spread pizza sauce evenly on both slices of bread. Top 1 slice with half of the cheese and the slices of pepperoni. Top with remaining cheese. Place the other slice of bread on top and gently press down.2 slices thick cut bread, 3 Tablespoons pizza sauce, 8-10 slices Pepperoni, 2 oz Mozzarella cheese
- Spread butter on the outside of each slice of bread.1-2 Tablespoons butter
- Place in a skillet over medium heat and cover. Cook for 4-5 minutes until toasted and cheese is starting to melt.
- Flip and cook for 3-4 more minutes, or until toasted and cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from pan and cut in half to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How To Make Pizza Grilled Cheese
- First assemble your sandwich. Lay 2 slices of bread on a plate or cutting board. Spread pizza sauce evenly on both slices of bread. Next add a layer of cheese, pepperoni slices, and then another layer of cheese. Place the top piece of bread on and gently press down.
- Spread butter on the outside of each slice of bread.
- Place in a skillet over medium heat and cover. Cook for 4-5 minutes until toasted and cheese is starting to melt.
- Flip and cook for 3-4 more minutes, or until toasted and cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from pan and cut in half to serve.
Recipe Variations
- If you like things spicy add banana peppers and crushed red pepper flakes to your sandwich to give it a little kick.
- Swap out the pepperoni for Canadian bacon, Salami, Italian Sausage or whatever other toppings you like.
- Add in veggies. The veggies don’t really cook inside the sandwich, so if you want to add mushrooms or bell peppers it is best to saute them first and then add them to the sandwiches.
- Mix up the cheese! You can use shredded or sliced Mozzarella, Provolone or sprinkle in some Parmesan cheese. Whatever you like on pizza goes!
Storage
Grilled cheese are definitely best eaten right after they are made. That is when the bread is the crispiest and everything just tastes the best. But if you have leftovers you can reheat them. So store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
To reheat you can warm in a skillet over medium heat until it is warmed through and slightly crispy again.
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I like pepperoni in pasta salads.
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