Take grilled cheese to the next level by making pizza grilled cheese! Stuffed with pepperonis and served with a marinara dipping sauce.
My older two love this pizza grilled cheese sandwich. It’s quick and easy to make and a fun alternative to pizza. We make it for lunch at least once a week around here.
How To Make Pizza Grilled Cheese Step by Step
Making a pizza grilled cheese really couldn’t be easier. Just grab some bread, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and pizza sauce for dipping.
- Optional step- coat the outsides of the bread with mayo or butter. We usually skip this step because we’re lazy but it can help give you a nice, crispy golden brown outside.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of one slice of bread and top with pepperonis.
- Add second slice of bread on top.
- Place on a griddle or in a pan and cook until the outsides are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Watch my 8 year old make pizza grilled cheese:
Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Take grilled cheese to the next level by making pizza grilled cheese! Stuffed with pepperonis and served with a marinara dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- butter or mayo, optional
- sliced bread
- shredded mozzarella
- pepperoni
- pizza sauce
Instructions
- Spread the outsides of the bread with butter or mayo – optional.
- Add shredded cheese and pepperoni to one slice of bread.
- Top with a second slice of bread.
- Cook on a griddle or in a pan until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice in half and serve with pizza sauce for dipping.
Pizza Grilled Cheese FAQs
What kind of bread should I use?
We use sliced sandwich bread but you can use whatever you like! Freshly baked Italian bread from the bakery would be great. You could even really take it up a notch and use garlic bread!
Don’t have bread? Try making it in a tortilla and turning it into a pizza quesadilla instead!
Can I use a different cheese?
Sure can! We love shredded mozzarella but we’ve also used Colby jack. Try pepper jack for a little kick or muenster or havarti if you like those. You could even get really fancy and use slices of fresh mozzarella if you want.
Can I add more to the sandwich?
Absolutely! Feel free to add some thinly sliced peppers, onions, a handful of baby spinach, some fresh basil, sliced sausage instead of pepperoni, etc! This is just a basic beginning.
Or try brushing the outsides of the bread with oil and sprinkling with a little Italian seasoning or oregano. Or grating some parmesan cheese over the top once it’s done cooking!
What if I don’t have pizza sauce?
Spaghetti sauce will work! Or try this easy recipe for homemade pizza sauce.
What to serve with pizza grilled cheese?
We make this a really simple meal by adding fresh fruits and veggies on the side!
This makes a great snack. Want more snack ideas? Try:
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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