Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
If you love pizza and grilled cheese, this recipe combines the best of both worlds! Crispy buttery bread, gooey melted mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce come together in every irresistible bite. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick white or sourdough bread
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 24 slices pepperoni
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Place 4 slices of bread butter-side down on a clean surface.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each slice.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Add pepperoni slices and season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Top with a little more mozzarella cheese.
- Place the remaining bread slices on top, butter-side facing outward.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Press gently with a spatula while cooking to help the cheese melt.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Slice in half and serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and packed with classic pizza flavor—these Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches disappear fast!