Pizza Grilled Cheese
This pizza grilled cheese is crispy, cheesy, and loaded with pepperoni — ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut white bread or sourdough
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
- 24 slices mini pepperoni or 12 regular pepperoni slices
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Lay all four bread slices on a flat surface. Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice.
- Flip the slices over. Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto the unbuttered side of two of the bread slices.
- Layer 1½ cups of mozzarella and ½ cup of provolone evenly over the sauced bread slices.
- Place pepperoni slices over the cheese. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes on top.
- Close the sandwiches with the remaining two bread slices, buttered side facing up.
- Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat.
- Transfer sandwiches to the pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until deep golden brown.
- Flip carefully and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the second side until golden and cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from heat and rest for 1 to 2 minutes before cutting.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep the heat at medium-low to give the cheese enough time to melt before the bread browns.
- Covering the pan with a lid for the last minute on each side helps the cheese melt completely.
- Garlic butter is a simple upgrade — mix ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder into the softened butter before spreading.
- For an extra crispy crust, press down gently on the sandwich with a spatula after flipping.