This Pizza Grilled Cheese is a flavor explosion, bringing together the beloved combination of classic grilled cheese, layers of pepperoni, and gooey cheese, all enveloped in a crispy garlic butter exterior.
Grilled cheese and pizza are two of the most popular quick and easy comfort foods—at least for me! I adore both, and we often whip them up in our kitchen.
With this Pizza Grilled Cheese recipe, you can indulge in the best of both worlds in a single sandwich—deliciousness at its finest!
Incredibly tasty, versatile, and super easy to make, you can have four sandwiches ready in just 20 minutes. These are perfect for kids and provide a fun twist on their usual sandwich routine!
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
- Perfect for Any Meal: These sandwiches are ideal for both lunch and dinner, making them a versatile option for any time of day.
- Quick and Simple: With just 8 ingredients and a prep time of only 20 minutes, you can have a delicious meal ready in no time.
- Easily Customizable: Feel free to personalize your Pizza Grilled Cheese by adding your favorite pizza toppings, allowing you to create a unique flavor combination every time!
INGREDIENTS
- For the Garlic Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, very soft
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- For Assembly:
- 8 slices of white bread
- 12 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces of pepperoni
- Warm pizza sauce for dipping
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over one side of each slice of bread. Arrange the slices butter side up on a sheet tray until ready to use.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place a slice of bread butter side down in the skillet. Layer a slice of mozzarella cheese on top, followed by 6 pepperoni slices. Add another slice of mozzarella, then another 6 pepperoni, and top with a final slice of mozzarella.
- Place the second slice of bread on top, butter side up. You may have some leftover pepperoni.
- Cover the skillet with a lid to help melt the cheese. Cook until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula, cover again, and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat the process with the remaining sandwiches.
- Serve immediately with warm pizza sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
NOTES
- Batch Cooking: To avoid overcrowding the pan, it’s best to cook these sandwiches in batches.
- Crispy Finish: To keep the sandwiches crispy, place them on a wire rack set over a sheet tray to prevent steam from making the bottoms soggy.
- Customization: Feel free to add other ingredients for an epic sandwich experience—see suggestions above.
- Easily Doubled: This recipe can easily be doubled to serve more.
- Bread Options: You can swap out the bread for your preferred type—see above for some substitutions.
- Cheese Variations: While mozzarella keeps with the pizza theme, other cheeses like provolone or Parmesan can be used as well.
- Freezing: These sandwiches can be frozen—refer to above instructions for details.
NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER SANDWICH)
- Calories: 565
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 15g
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 104mg
- Sodium: 958mg
- Potassium: 199mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Vitamin A: 739 IU
- Vitamin C: 0.01 mg
- Calcium: 165 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
