Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese
This Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese sandwiches the irresistible flavors of classic pizza with crispy, buttery grilled bread and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s a quick comfort food blend that’s bursting with spicy pepperoni and authentic Italian seasoning. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner with a crispy golden exterior and a melty, cheesy center.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Contains gluten; can be made gluten-free with appropriate bread
Bread and Butter
- 2 slices sturdy sandwich bread or Italian-style bread
- Butter, enough to spread thinly on each bread slice
Filling
- Mozzarella cheese, enough to cover one slice generously
- Pepperoni slices, enough to layer evenly
- Italian seasoning, a light sprinkle
- Marinara sauce (optional), 1 small spoonful
- Prepare the Bread and Butter: Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each bread slice. This buttered side will be the exterior grilled to golden-brown perfection, providing the crispy and flavorful crust essential for the sandwich.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place one slice of bread butter-side-down on your cooking surface. Layer mozzarella cheese evenly over the bread, then arrange pepperoni slices on top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and add a small spoonful of marinara sauce if using. Top with another layer of mozzarella cheese to help the sandwich stick together. Finish with the second slice of bread, butter-side-up.
- Grill to Perfection: Cook the sandwich on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese has melted thoroughly. Press gently with a spatula to meld the ingredients and create a cohesive sandwich.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the sandwich from the heat and let it rest for about one minute. This resting time allows the cheese to set slightly, preventing it from oozing out when you cut the sandwich in half and serve.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread like sourdough or Italian to prevent sogginess.
- Grill on medium to low heat to melt cheese without burning bread.
- Butter generously for a crisp, golden crust with rich flavor.
- Add cheese both under and over the pepperoni for maximum gooeyness.
- Allow sandwich to rest before slicing to keep it intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: pepperoni, grilled cheese, pizza sandwich, comfort food, quick meal, mozzarella, easy recipe