Pizza Grilled Cheese
Crispy, buttery bread giving way to gooey mozzarella, tangy marinara, and crisp pepperoni—Pizza Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food mashup, ready in 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: Lunch / Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 slices sourdough or Italian bread
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup marinara or pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
12-16 pepperoni slices (mini pepperoni works great)
2 tbsp grated parmesan (optional)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Mix softened butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
2. Spread the seasoned butter on one side of each bread slice.
3. Flip two slices butter-side down and layer on marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and parmesan. Top with remaining bread, butter-side up.
4. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add the sandwiches.
5. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until deep golden brown and the cheese is melted through.
6. Let rest 1-2 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Keep the heat medium-low so the cheese melts fully before the bread burns.
Go easy on the sauce to avoid a soggy sandwich.
Swap in Italian sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers for a different topping mix.
Reheat leftovers in a skillet, not the microwave, to keep the crust crispy.