Description
Craving something cheesy, crispy, and irresistibly delicious? This Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food mashup you’ve been waiting for. Perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or even a late-night snack, this recipe brings the best of both pizza and grilled cheese worlds together. Imagine golden, buttery bread packed with melty mozzarella, sharp cheddar, spicy pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce—it’s every bit as satisfying as it sounds. Whether you’re short on time or just looking for bold, nostalgic flavor, this sandwich checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
4 slices of sourdough or thick sandwich bread
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
16–20 slices of pepperoni
4 tablespoons pizza sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
Optional: dried oregano, garlic powder, or chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients. Grate cheese, soften butter, and set up your station.
- Lay out bread slices and spread a layer of pizza sauce on the inside of each.
- Layer mozzarella and cheddar onto two slices, then top with pepperoni slices.
- Close with remaining bread, sauce side facing in.
- Butter the outer sides of each sandwich generously.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Grill sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing with a spatula until golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove, rest for 1 minute, slice, and serve with extra pizza sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner