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Pizza and grilled cheese collide to form an outrageously delicious pizza grilled cheese sandwich. This unique spin on grilled cheese is sure to quickly become a favorite recipe!
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I never bought school lunches growing up. But I was always envious when the cafeteria was serving up Pizza Bobs--AKA Pizza Grilled Cheese.
Pizza Bobs were simply grilled cheese sandwiches made with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. That combination inspired me to create my own improved, more flavorful Pizza Grilled Cheese.
Reasons to Love Pizza Grilled Cheese
- Super Easy Recipe. Grilled cheese is an incredibly simple recipe to make, and the same is true with this recipe for Pizza Grilled Cheese.
- Insanely Delicious. Tons of cheese, pepperoni, and toasted garlic bread create a grilled cheese that has all the flavors of a pizza. It is a pizza lover's dream sandwich.
- Favorite Kid-Friendly Meal. Serve this Pizza Grilled Cheese with a bowl of Instant Pot Tomato Soup for a unique spin on a classic grilled cheese and tomato soup combo. Or with carrot sticks and fruit salad for a simple kid-friendly lunch.
Notes on Ingredients
- Bread: Select your favorite thick bread, such as Italian Bread for the base of these sandwiches. If you want to make Gluten-Free Pizza Grilled Cheese, use thick gluten-free bread.
- Cheese: Just like any grilled cheese, it all comes down to the cheese. I use a mixture of provolone and mozzarella for the best flavor.
- Pizza Sauce: Use your favorite store-bought or homemade pizza sauce.
- Toppings (optional): If desired, add a few slices of pepperoni to the sandwich. If you don't care for pepperoni, try sliced mushrooms, diced peppers, or olives, or just stick with good old plain cheese.
- Infused Olive Oil: Instead of using butter on the bread, take the opportunity to add a bit more flavor to the Pizza Grilled cheese, and mix olive oil with garlic powder and dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
∗ Tips for Making Pizza Grilled Cheese∗
The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the ingredient quantities and detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Add herbs to the butter. Adding garlic powder and oregano to the butter will further enhance the pizza flavor.
- Don't add a thick layer of sauce. Adding pizza sauce to the sandwich will help to replicate the flavor of pizza, but you just need a thin layer. A thick layer will make the sandwich soggy.
- Layer the toppings. I recommend using both sliced provolone and mozzarella cheese, for the best flavor. If you are opting to add toppings, like pepperoni, between the cheese, this will also help prevent the bread from getting soggy.
- Cook over low heat. Don't be tempted to toast the grilled cheese over high heat to speed up the process. This will cause the bread will burn before the cheese is perfectly melted.
Preparing Grilled Cheese for a Crowd
If you are making more than 4 grilled cheese sandwiches, a great time-saving tip is to place all the prepared sandwiches onto a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
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Pizza Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
Pizza Grilled Cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano, or dried Italian seasoning
- 8 slices thick sliced bread
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 16 slices pepperoni, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, and oregano together.
- Brush one side of each slice of bread with the olive oil mixture. Place four slices, seasoned side down, on a work surface. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each slice. Top each with 2 slices of provolone cheese, 4 slices of pepperoni, and 2 slices of mozzarella cheese. Place the remaining bread slices on top, seasoned side up, to form 4 sandwiches.
- Place the prepared sandwiches on a griddle or large saute pan and cook over medium heat, 5-6 minutes per side, until golden and cheese is melted.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My kids were getting pb&j for lunch today, but this is a WAY better option. Delish!
But I do love a good old pb& j too 🙂
This looks SO good! I love the marinara soup 🙂
The soup is crucial!
This is an amazing idea!! My family will love it!!!!
Thanks so much Betsy!
Such a gooey delicious grilled cheese! Just the way I like them!!!
Thanks!
What a fun flavor for grilled cheese! This is some great comfort food!
Thank you Jessica!
Girl, you know I love this one. Putting it on my meal plan pronto!
Yea!! love to hear that Ally!
Growing up, my school never had "Pizza Bob" - what a genius idea! I have had my share of grilled cheese sandwihes but never have I tried one with peperoni before - GAH - now this is all I can think of...why do I have to be stuck in an office WITHOUT a stove till 3.30??? 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing this Kristen!
I am sorry to distract you at work 🙂 But now you know what you HAVE to try!! You will love these!