The crispy toasted bread, gooey cheese, and savory pepperoni create the perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite. With all the classic pizza flavors packed into a grilled cheese sandwich, this recipe is both comforting and incredibly hard to resist.
Ready in just minutes, this sandwich works perfectly for a quick lunch or a fun family dinner. The buttery garlic toast adds even more flavor, turning a simple grilled cheese into something extra delicious and crave-worthy.
Pizza Grilled Cheese
Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese takes everything that makes pizza so comforting and layers it into crispy, buttery garlic toast with plenty of melty cheese and rich sauce. It’s one of those easy dinner recipes that feels cozy, satisfying, and perfect for colder days.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 slices Sara Lee® Artesano™ Bread
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese, 1/8-inch thick
- 18 slices pepperoni, cooked in microwave for 20 seconds and grease dabbed off
For the garlic butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon fresh or dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step-By-Step Instructions
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Notes
Recipe Tips
- Because this sandwich is packed with melty cheese and rich fillings, cook it low and slow so the bread gets perfectly toasted without burning before the center melts.
- If you’re only making a couple of sandwiches, a stovetop skillet works great. For larger batches, an electric skillet can make things easier.
- Since the pepperoni doesn’t fully cook during grilling, microwave it on a paper towel-lined plate for about 20–25 seconds first. This helps remove excess grease before adding it to the sandwich.
- Feel free to switch up the cheese with white cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Gruyère. You can also add extras like olives, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, bacon, ham, or sausage.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. For longer storage, wrap each sandwich tightly and freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
Reheating
To reheat from the refrigerator, warm the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat and cover for 1–2 minutes to help melt the cheese, then uncover to crisp the bread.
If reheating from frozen, bake at 350°F for 12–18 minutes, or until heated through and crispy. If the sandwich browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil while baking.
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