Name: Parmesan Crusted Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 sandwich
Ingredients: 2 slices bread (we like whole grain); 2 teaspoons butter, softened or spreadable; 1 tablespoon pizza sauce; 4 tablespoons shredded mozzarella, divided (or two slices); 6 slices pepperoni; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Grilled cheese like you’ve never had it! You’re going to love this Parmesan crusted pepperoni pizza grilled cheese recipe.

At a glance

What stands out: With just a few extra steps, you can make a “gourmet” grilled cheese similar to sandwiches you order in a restaurant.

How long it takes: 15 minutes
Equipment you’ll need: skillet or griddle
Servings: Makes 1 sandwich but feel free to make as many as you like!

Prepared pizza grilled cheese sandwich cut in half and stacked. Dark blue background with text: Parmesan crusted pepperoni pizza grilled cheese.

Grilled cheese sandwiches are clearly one of a standby foods known to man. And they are so adaptable! Add bacon. Add a huge, tasty, juicy tomato, add pesto, add whatever you want (or whatever you have in your fridge).

We're also obsessed with anything pizza. Pizza stuffed spaghetti squash. English muffin pizzas. Pizza bagel bites. Stuffed pizza bites with garlic butter. BBQ chicken pizza. Pizza Pizza Pizza. Pizza turkey burgers, Pizza baked pasta and pizza quesadillas. So why not combine two of the greatest foods: grilled cheese sandwiches and pizza?

This pizza grilled cheese sandwich is stuffed with pepperoni, pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese. And if that weren’t enough, it has a crispy Parmesan cheese crust that takes it right over the top!

Prepared pizza grilled cheese sandwich cut in half on white surface.

Make It Your Own

Add your own pizza toppings. If you’re not a fan of pepperoni, or if you want to stuff this grilled cheese sandwich, feel free to add other toppings such as sliced ham, crispy bacon, thinly sliced bell peppers, onions, olives, etc.
Make it in your air fryer. Lately, we've been loving our air fryer. We love air fryer grilled cheese; it’s fast and they get ultra crisp.
Try different cheese. We love smoked provolone cheese on this sandwich or an Italian blend cheese.

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Yield: 1 sandwich
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 slices bread (we like whole grain)
2 teaspoons butter, softened or spreadable
1 tablespoon pizza sauce
4 tablespoons shredded mozzarella, divided (or two slices)
6 slices pepperoni
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Method

Butter one side of each slice of bread with softened butter. Heat skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread pizza sauce on the unbuttered side of one slice. Add 3 tablespoons of the shredded mozzarella (or 1 slice) and arrange the pepperoni slices on the cheese. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Place the other slice of bread on top of the cheese with the buttered side facing out.
On one buttered side, spread 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese and press down gently to adhere. Place the sandwich, cheese side down, in heated skillet or griddle. Top the other buttered side (should be face up in the pan) with the rest of the parmesan cheese.
Cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese on the inside is melted. Enjoy immediately.