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What Is Pizza Grilled Cheese?
It’s your favorite grilled cheese and your favorite pepperoni pizza rolled into one glorious, oozy sandwich. Think crispy garlic-butter bread on the outside… and molten mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning on the inside. It’s a comfort food love story, and it delivers BIG.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect crispy-buttery crust
- Extra cheesy filling (three layers of mozzarella!)
- Fast, easy, 10-minute comfort food
- Pepperoni pizza flavor in sandwich form
- Great for lunch, dinner, snacks, or late-night cravings
- Kid-approved, adult-approved, impossible to resist
What Does It Taste Like?
Imagine pizza. Now imagine grilled cheese. Now imagine them falling in love and creating the most irresistible, melty, buttery child possible.
You get bold pepperoni flavor, stretchy mozzarella, garlic-Parmesan butter, and that perfect golden crust. Dip it in warm pizza sauce and—BOOM—it’s pizza bliss.
Benefits of This Recipe
- Uses simple pantry ingredients
- Budget-friendly and super quick
- No oven required
- Better than frozen pizza bites
- Customizable with your favorite toppings
Ingredients
Garlic Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, very soft
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
Sandwiches
- 8 slices white bread
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 6 oz pepperoni
- Warm pizza sauce, for dipping
Tools You’ll Need
- Skillet or griddle
- Butter knife
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Bowl for mixing butter
Additions & Substitutions
Additions
- Sliced mushrooms
- Black olives
- Sautéed peppers or onions
- A sprinkle of red pepper flakes
- A layer of basil leaves
Substitutions
- Wheat or sourdough bread instead of white
- Provolone or cheddar instead of mozzarella
- Turkey pepperoni
- Homemade pizza sauce or marinara
How to Make Pizza Grilled Cheese (Step-by-Step)
1. Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter
Mix softened butter with Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth and spreadable.
2. Butter the Bread
Spread the mixture onto one side of each bread slice.
Lay slices butter-side up on a sheet tray to stay tidy.
3. Build the Sandwich
Heat skillet over medium-low.
Place one slice of bread in the skillet, buttered side down.
Layer in this exact order:
- 1 slice mozzarella
- 6 pepperoni slices
- 1 slice mozzarella
- 6 pepperoni slices
- 1 slice mozzarella
Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
4. Cook to Golden Perfection
Cook 3–5 minutes until golden brown.
Flip carefully and cook the other side until melted and crisp.
5. Serve Hot
Slice diagonally (it has to be diagonal, right?).
Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
What to Serve With Pizza Grilled Cheese
- Simple Caesar salad
- Tomato basil soup
- Mozzarella sticks (double cheese!)
- Fresh fruit
- Garlic fries
- A glass of cold milk or iced tea
Tips for the BEST Pizza Grilled Cheese
- Cook on medium-low so the cheese melts without burning the bread.
- Use very soft butter—it spreads evenly and crisps perfectly.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; grilled cheese needs breathing room.
- Press lightly as it cooks for that perfect gooey interior.
- Let it rest 1 minute before slicing—it keeps the cheese from pouring out.
Storage Instructions
- Refrigerate: 2 days, tightly wrapped
- Reheat: In a skillet or air fryer for crispiness
- Freeze: Not recommended—bread gets soggy
General Information
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4 sandwiches
- Difficulty: Easy
- Perfect for: Lunch, dinner, snacks, pizza cravings
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these ahead?
Assemble ahead, but cook just before eating for best texture.
Can I make this in an air fryer?
Yes—370°F for 5–7 minutes, flipping halfway.
Can I add veggies?
Absolutely! Just pre-cook them so the sandwich doesn’t get soggy.
Can I use shredded mozzarella?
Yes—just pack it tightly so it doesn’t spill out the sides.
Conclusion
This Pizza Grilled Cheese is everything comfort food dreams are made of—crispy, buttery, cheesy, and bursting with classic pizza flavors. It’s quick, it’s fun, it’s indulgent, and it’s guaranteed to disappear the moment it hits the table.
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Nutritional Information (Approx. per sandwich)
- Calories: ~480
- Carbs: 28g
- Fat: 34g
- Protein: 22g
Enjoy every cheesy, pizza-packed bite! 🍕🧀🔥
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