Pizza Grilled Cheese

Pizza Grilled Cheese is the best way to enjoy the flavors of pizzas in sandwich form. Served with a side of Marinara Soup that is perfect for dipping. 

Pizza Grilled Cheese is such a fun way to make lunch special or change up to your weekly Pizza night.

Pizza Grilled Cheese

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. This combination inspired me to create my own improved, more flavorful Pizza Grilled Cheese.

Tons of cheese, pepperoni, and toasted garlic bread create a grilled cheese that has all the flavors of a pizza. It is a kid's dream sandwich. Okay, I am not going to lie, I LOVE pizza grilled cheese as well!

While these pizza sandwiches are fabulous served alone, when paired with Marinara Soup the combination is absolute perfection.

Ingredients Needed

• 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, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
• 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.
• Garlic Oil: Instead of using butter on the bread, take the opportunity to add in a bit more flavor to the Pizza Grilled cheese, and mix together olive oil with garlic and oregano.
• Marinara Soup (optional): This is simply homemade tomato sauce or jarred marinara mixed with vegetable broth. It is simple, fast, but what's a grilled cheese without tomato soup?

How to Make Pizza Grilled Cheese

• In a small bowl, mix together olive oil with garlic powder and oregano.
• Layer 4 slices of bread with the cheese, being sure to cover the entire slice of bread with cheese so that no bite is left without that gooey goodness.
• Add sliced pepperoni, or other toppings if desired. Just be sure to only add a thin layer of whatever topping you select, so that your sandwich does not become cumbersome to eat.

• Brush the exposed sides of the sandwiches with the garlic oil, using a pasty brush.
• Heat a skillet or griddle to medium heat.
• Add the prepared sandwiches and toast until golden on each side. 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.

Marinara Soup

And because grilled cheese is always best when served with a warm soup for dipping, I love pairing this Pizza Grilled Cheese with a pizza flavored soup. I call it a Marinara Soup because it is made with prepared spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce, but it is really more like Pizza Sauce Soup.

• In a small saucepan, mix together prepared marinara or spaghetti sauce, with vegetable broth or chicken stock, minced garlic, and oregano. Bring to a boil and then turn the heat to a low simmer and simmer for about 15 minutes

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 for 10 minutes, or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

More Pizza-Inspired Recipes

• Pizza Meatloaf
• Pizza Rolls
• Pizza Monkey Bread
• Air Fryer Bagel Pizzas

If you enjoyed this pizza spin on grilled cheese, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.

Pizza Grilled Cheese

Provolone, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese are layered with pepperoni and toasted between two slices of garlic bread for a perfect grilled cheese that sings with pizza flavors.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 441kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

Pizza Grilled Cheese

• ▢ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ▢ ½ teasspoon dried oregano
• ▢ 8 slices thick sliced bread
• ▢ 8 thin slices provolone cheese
• ▢ 8 thin slices mozzarella cheese
• ▢ ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 16 slices pepperoni optional

Marinara Soup

• ▢ 2 cups spaghetti or marinara sauce
• ▢ 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• ▢ 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ▢ ½ teaspoon oregano

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Instructions

Pizza Grilled Cheese

• Combine the olive oil, garlic and oregano together. Brush on the exterior of all 16 slices of bread. 
• Layer 4 slices of bread each with 2 slices provolone cheese, 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, and 4 slices of pepperoni, or other toppings, if using. 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.

Marinara Soup

• Bring marinara, oregano, garlic, and stock to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to come together.
• Serve sandwich with soup.

Notes

Pizza Grilled Cheese is best served immediately after preparation. The soup can be store in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. 

Feel free to use any type of thick bread you like for these sandwiches, even gluten-free bread works great. 

Mix and match the types of cheeses you have on hand to make these sandwiches. 

If you don't care for pepperoni, try sliced olives, mushrooms, spinach, or simply make Cheese Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. Whatever filling you select, be cautious to not overstuff your sandwiches. 

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 894mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 585mg | Iron: 2.3mg

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