Every Friday night, we like to have some sort of pizza at our house. This week, we decided to combine grilled cheese sandwiches with our pizza . . . Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, it was a combination that was meant to be!
Starting with your favorite bread (I used a crusty Italian bread), then top it with pepperonis, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, marinara sauce, and more cheese (yes – double cheese. Because it’s grilled cheese! The gooier, the better!.
I actually used garlic butter on the outsides of my sandwich and it took it over the top!
If you need a quick and delicious lunch or dinner idea, this can be your new go-to!
Ingredient Notes
- Your favorite bread (I used Italian bread, but French bread or even sandwich bread would work great. Use whole wheat bread if you are looking for a healthier option).
- Pepperonis
- Fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- Tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
- Butter (for the outside of the bread as it grills)
- You could also add all your favorite pizza toppings – mushrooms, green peppers, sausage, ham, pineapple, olives, etc)
How to make Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- Slice your bread and prep all the ingredients.
- Place pepperonis on one slice of bread.
- Top pepperonis with marinara sauce, slices of fresh mozzarella cheese (this cheese makes the sandwiches extra gooey!), tomato slices, and fresh Parmesan cheese.
- Spread garlic butter (or if you don’t have garlic butter, regular unsalted butter will work great) on one side of the sandwich and place that side down on the preheated griddle. Then butter the top so it will brown when you flip it over.
- Grill until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted (about 2-4 minutes per side).
- Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!
Storing and Other Tips
Store cooled sandwich in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat this sandwich on a griddle or in the air fryer.
If you don’t have an electric griddle you can make this on a griddle pan on the stove top or even outside on the grill.
Serving Suggestions
- Baked Mozzarella Sticks
- Roasted Tomato Basil Soup (so good to dip these sandwiches in!)
- Fresh Italian Green Salad
- 3 Ingredient Avocado Salad
Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 8 Italian bread slices (or bread of choice)
- 28 pepperoni slices
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 8 slices Fresh Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- ½ cup fresh shredded parmesan
- 3 Tablespoons garlic butter (or plain butter works as well)
Instructions
- Lay out 2 slices of bread.
- Place 7 pepperonis on one slice of bread.
- Top pepperoni with 2 Tablespoons marinara sauce.
- Lay 2 fresh mozzarella slices over sauce, then place 2 tomato slices on mozzarella.
- Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese over everything, then top with other slice of bread.
- Spread garlic butter (or if you don't have garlic butter, regular unsalted butter will work great) on one side of the sandwich and place that side down on the preheated griddle.
- Then butter the slice on top so it will brown when you flip it over.
- Grill until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted (about 2-4 minutes per side).
- Repeat all the steps for the other 3 sandwiches.
- Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
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