November 10, 2017 · 40 Comments

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese with Marinara Soup

Name: Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese with Marinara Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Grilled Cheese:; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teasspoon dried oregano; 8 slices thick sliced bread; 8 thin slices provolone cheese; 8 thin slices mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 16 slices nitrate free pepperoni; For the soup:; 2 cups your favorite marinara sauce; 2 cups vegetable orchicken stock

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Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese with Marinara Soup: Provolone, mozzerella, and parmesan cheese are layered with pepperoni and toasted between two slices of soft, tender bread that has been slatered in garlic and herb oil. Served up with a side of Marinara Soup, perfect for dipping.

I never bought school lunches growing up. NEVER.

And most of the time I was totally good with eating my PB&J and fruit cup over the mystery meat and boxed mashed potatoes.

But whenever it was Pizza Bob day at school, I was a bit envious.

What is a Pizza Bob? Just a fancy way of saying a grilled cheese made with pizza cheese. And I loved grilled cheese and pizza, so the combo intrigued me.

In fact, thinking back on grilled cheese sandwiches recently (on a cold, windy Spring afternoon–when grilled cheese is just a necessary thing), this memory from my childhood popped into my brain. And I decided to create my own version of the Pizza Bob for my own family. And oh boy was it a winner.

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese with Marinara Soup

This Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich could not be any more simple to make.

Bread + Cheese + Pepperoni.

I like to brush the slices of bread with an garlic and oregano olive oil mixture to give an extra depth of flavor to this grilled cheese.

And because grilled cheese is always best when served with a warm soup for dipping–a soup is a MUST!

But plain old tomato soup, while delicious is just NOT a fit for this Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

What goes better with pizza than marinara sauce?

So why not Marinara Soup?

A rich, tomatoey soup that tastes just like marinara sauce–oh so good!! And so easy–just 2 ingredients!

So yes, this sandwich is like a garlicy pepperoni pizza swimming in marinara sauce.

Tips on How to Make Pizza Grilled Cheese:

What bread is best for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches? I personally think a thick, hearty bread–like an Italian Bread cut into thick slices or Whole Wheat Sourdough is another great option. I have even used my Homemade Honey Wheat Bread with success.
If you don’t like pepperoni–leave it out! Maybe try sliced mushrooms, diced peppers, or olives–or just stick with good old plain cheese.
If you have only have mozzarella cheese or Provolone cheese–just use that–don’t feel like you must use all three varieties of cheese.
If you have shredded cheese, use that instead of slices–the cheese is going to melt, so it dosen’t really matter what shape it starts our as!
If you want to make Gluten-Free Grilled Cheese, use thick gluten-free bread.
If you are making Grilled Cheese for a Crowd, place all the prepared sandwiches on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

Tips on How to Make Marinara Soup:

In order to make this soup quickly, I use two flavor packed ingredients: Pre-made Marinara Sauce and Vegetable Stock. The marinara is already flavored with garlic and herbs and has been cooked down for hours to allow the tomato flavors to develop.
I love to use my homemade Marinara Sauce, but any store bought sauce works.
If you don’t have vegetable stock, feel free to use chicken stock or even water.
To add a bit of zip to Marinara Soup, try adding in a 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.

Be sure to check out all my Easy Healthy 30 Minute Family Meals!

Try out other Unique Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with one of these gems: Monte Cristo with Blackberry Sauce, Grilled Cheese with Avocado and Heirloom Tomato, Grilled Cheese with Gouda, Roasted Mushrooms, and Onions, or Dill Pickle Bacon Grilled Cheese.

Stacked Pizza Grilled Cheese sandwiches--Cheese oozing out of Browned Garlic Bread.

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Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese with Marinara Soup

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Author A Mind Full Mom

Ingredients

For the Grilled Cheese:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teasspoon dried oregano
8 slices thick sliced bread
8 thin slices provolone cheese
8 thin slices mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
16 slices nitrate free pepperoni
For the soup:
2 cups your favorite marinara sauce
2 cups vegetable orchicken stock

Instructions

Combine the olive oil, garlic and oregano together. Brush on the exterior of all 16 slices of bread. Layer 4 slices of bread with 2 slices provolone cheese, 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, and 4 slices of pepperoni each. Top with remaining 4 slices of bread.
Heat skillet/griddle to medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden and cheese is melted.
For soup:
Bring marinara and stock to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to come together.
Serve sandwich with soup.