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Pizza Grilled Cheese (Crispy, Cheesy, Pepperoni-Loaded)

Pizza meets grilled cheese in the best possible way: buttery golden bread, gooey mozzarella, classic pizza sauce,
and pepperoni that turns slightly crisp as it melts into the cheese. This is fast, kid-friendly, and totally
satisfying—perfect for lunch, game day, or a “we need dinner now” kind of night.

Prep: 8 min • Cook: 8–10 min • Total: 16–18 min

Makes: 2 sandwiches • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

For 2 Sandwiches

  • 4 slices bread (white, sourdough, Italian, or Texas toast)
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened (or mayo for extra crisp)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or sliced mozzarella)
  • 1/2 cup shredded provolone (optional but amazing)
  • 18–24 pepperoni slices (or turkey pepperoni)
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce (or marinara), plus more for dipping
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
  • Optional add-ins: sliced olives, diced bell peppers, mushrooms, cooked sausage, red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prep the bread: Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread (this will be the outside).
    Place 2 slices butter-side down on a cutting board.
  2. Layer the filling: On each of the 2 slices:
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