Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Kid-Approved Recipe

Name: Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 8 tbsp Spaghetti Sauce; 1 box Garlic Texas Toast ((8 slices)); 6 oz Pepperoni Slices; 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese Slices

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Jazz up plain grilled cheese with this delicious Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Texas Toast makes this super easy and you can load everything with your favorite pizza toppings. Your kids will go crazy over this recipe.

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If you love the flavor of a Pepperoni Pizza Roll Recipe then you will love this sandwich.

Ingredients

Sliced garlic bread on a rectangular plate, with a bowl of pepperoni, a plate of sliced cheese, and a bowl of marinara sauce—perfect fixings for crafting your own Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich on a white tiled surface.

Spaghetti Sauce – You can also use Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe or use Easy Marinara Sauce
Garlic Texas Toast – Use slice of bread of your choice

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How to Make Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A baking sheet with eight slices of garlic bread, arranged in two rows. Nearby are bowls of pepperoni, marinara sauce, and sliced cheese—perfect fixings for a Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich—with a red-striped kitchen towel in the corner.

Step 1 – Preheat oven 425. Place garlic toast on cookie sheet. Bake for 7 minutes or until toast is slightly toasted around edges.

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Step 2 – Spread 1 tablespoon of sauce on each of the 4 slices of garlic toast.

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Step 3 – Top each piece of garlic toast with 6 slices of pepperoni.

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Step 4 – Then, top each piece of garlic toast with 1 slice of mozzarella cheese.

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Step 5 – Add another layer of pepperoni and cheese to each piece of garlic toast. Spread 1 tablespoon of sauce on each of the remaining garlic toast pieces and place on top of the pepperoni and cheese.

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Step 6 – Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Heat each sandwich until the cheese is melted, it is golden brown and the contents are hot. Serve hot and enjoy.

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Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich

5 from 18 votes

This is the best Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe. It is so easy to make and the kids just love it! I love making this Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe for them too.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings 4

Cuisine American

Course Lunch

Calories 668

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

▢ 8 tbsp Spaghetti Sauce
▢ 1 box Garlic Texas Toast (8 slices)
▢ 6 oz Pepperoni Slices
▢ 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese Slices

Instructions

Preheat oven 425. Place garlic toast on cookie sheet. Bake for 7 minutes or until toast is slightly toasted around edges.
Spread 1 tablespoon of sauce on each of the 4 slices of garlic toast.
Top each piece of garlic toast with 6 slices of pepperoni.
Then, top each piece of garlic toast with 1 slice of cheese.
Add another layer of pepperoni and cheese to each piece of garlic toast.
Spread 1 tablespoon of sauce on each of the remaining garlic toast pieces and place on top of the pepperoni and cheese.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Heat each sandwich until the cheese is melted and the contents are hot.
Serve hot and enjoy.

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Recipe Notes

As fancy as this sandwich sounds, it only has 4 ingredients and takes about 10 minutes to make. Your family will gobble these up!

Recipe Tips

Garlic Texas Toast – If you are using frozen Texas Toast, make sure to bake first for about 7 minutes.
Toppings – If you are adding toppings, add it when adding the pepperonis. Then add the last piece of bread on top.

Topping Ideas

This grilled cheese sandwich can be made with a variety of additions.

Cooked Sausage Crumbles
Bell peppers
Parmesan Cheese
Mushrooms
Basil
Tomatoes
Onions
Slice Black Olives

Nutrition Facts

Calories 668kcal, Carbohydrates 36g, Protein 28g, Fat 45g, Saturated Fat 17g, Cholesterol 89mg, Sodium 1680mg, Potassium 261mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 5g, Vitamin A 515IU, Vitamin C 2.4mg, Calcium 300mg, Iron 13.2mg

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Serving Ideas

Pizza grilled cheese is delicious with Easy Caesar Salad or Fruit Salad. See What to Serve with Grilled Cheese for more ideas.

We even like to dip this sandwich into with Panera Bread Tomato Soup Recipe or Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Other Type of Bread?

Yes, we like the thickness of crunch of the Garlic Texas Toast but you can definitely change the bread to what you prefer. You can make with regular Texas Toast Bread, Sourdough Bread, or just plain white bread.

How to Store Leftover Pizza Grilled Cheese

These grilled cheese sandwiches are best served when made. But if you do have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I would enjoy within about 1-2 days.

How to Reheat Grilled Cheese

Reheat the leftovers in the oven or on the stovetop in a skillet over medium heat.