Grilled Pizza Sandwiches

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These Grilled Pizza Sandwiches are always a favorite. Tons of gooey melted mozzarella and loads of spicy pepperoni make these super simple grilled cheese sandwiches a staple lunch around here.

Smother them in sauce after or simply serve with a side of sauce for dipping.

Grilled Pizza Sandwiches
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recipe highlights

  • They’re Super Quick & Crazy Easy: True to their name, these sandwiches are a breeze to make. They come together in a flash with minimal prep, making them a perfect solution for busy weeknights or anytime you want a satisfying meal without a lot of fuss.
  • All Your Favorite Pizza Flavors Packed In: Imagine all the good stuff you love about pizza – gooey melted cheese, savory tomato sauce, spicy pepperoni and your go-to toppings like banana peppers, mushrooms, or peppers – all tucked between two perfectly grilled slices of bread. It’s instant pizza gratification!
  • That Awesome Grilled Taste and Texture: Grilling these sandwiches takes them to another level! The bread gets wonderfully crispy and a hint of smoky flavor, while the inside stays deliciously warm and melty. It’s a fantastic combination. These can also be made in the oven but will need to be flipped halfway and won’t be grill quite the same way.
  • Fun, Customizable, and Handheld: Everyone can get in on the action by customizing their sandwich with their favorite pizza toppings. Plus, they’re easy to hold and eat, making them great for a casual family dinner, a backyard hangout, or even a picnic.
  • It’s a Fun Twist on Two Classics: Let’s be honest, combining pizza and a grilled cheese sandwich is just a really fun and delicious idea! It’s a novel way to enjoy familiar flavors that’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

This is one of our go-to meals on a night when we need to eat fast, and my kids absolutely love them.

I usually have to make two full batches because everyone wants more.

They might be the most requested sandwich in our home. I won’t even say they are necessarily good for you in any way, but they sure are delicious!

And did I happen to mention, they are super easy?

Completely perfect for hot summer evenings we don’t want a lot of heat in the kitchen. Or cold winter nights, served with tomato soup to dip in instead? 

Grilled Pizza Sandwiches

ingredients and substitutions

  • sandwich bread – the thicker the better – texas toast is a great one but so are some Artesian breads.
  • part skim mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • garlic salt
  • pepperoni – if you would rather swap out the pepperoni, you could absolutely swap with ground sausage, ham, etc.
  • butter – you can also use mayonnaise or olive oil in place of the butter
  • pizza sauce or marinara sauce

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additional ingredients that work well

Any of your favorite pizza toppings should work perfectly in this awesome grilled pizza sandwiches

  • green peppers
  • prosciutto, ham, salami, or hot capicola
  • black olives
  • sliced mushrooms
  • a drizzle of red wine vinegar with maybe some olive oil

Get the full ingredient list and full instructions in the printable recipe card below.

how to make these sandwiches

We usually butter our bread first. But feel free to use mayonnaise or brushed on olive oil instead.

We butter one side of each piece of bread, while our griddle is heating up.

On the griddle, we throw down one slice of bread butter side down, then we immediately begin building the sandwich up on top of it.

First layer it with a slice of Mozarella.

Then we top that with six slices of pepperoni.

Next we sprinkle a teaspoon of Parmesan and then a dash of garlic salt.

We top all that with another piece of mozzarella cheese.

Top the whole thing off  with the final piece of bread butter side UP and by this time – it’s usually ready to flip.

Flip the sandwich over and continue cooking until golden brown.

Serve with a side of pizza sauce (or spaghetti sauce) for dipping! Yum!

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Grilled Pizza Sandwiches

Grilled Pizza Sandwiches

Nicole Cook
Wonderful Grilled Pizza Sandwiches make a cheesy, melty grilled sandwich, a notch higher with some pepperoni and dipping sauce.
4.50 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sandwiches Burgers and Sliders
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 314 kcal

Ingredients 

  • 8 slices bread the thicker the better
  • 8 slices part skim mozzarella cheese
  • 4 teaspoons Parmesan Cheese
  • 4 dashes garlic salt
  • 24 slices pepperoni unless using large pieces of pepperoni
  • butter
  • pizza sauce

Instructions 

  • We usually butter our bread first. We butter one side of each piece of bread, while our griddle is heating up.
  • Place one slice of bread butter side down on the griddle, then immediately begin building the sandwich up on top of it.
  • First layer it with a slice of Mozzarella cheese.
  • Top that with six slices of pepperoni. (or desired amount)
  • Sprinkle a teaspoon of Parmesan and then a dash of garlic salt.
  • Top with another piece of mozzarella cheese.
  • Top the whole thing off with the final piece of bread butter side UP. It should be ready to flip.
  • Flip the sandwich over and continue cooking until golden brown. Serve with a side of pizza sauce (or spaghetti sauce) for dipping! Yum!

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1093mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 382mg | Iron: 2mg
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Nicole Cook is a professional food writer, recipe developer and baker as well as the main voice behind Daily Dish Recipes. Her family friendly and kitchen tested recipes are designed to help the home cook prepare delicious meals for their family and friends. Nicole has been featured on Today, HuffPost, Taste of Home, Buzz Feed and More. She writes and photographs alongside her daughter Brielle, and husband, Kreo, the other voices behind Daily Dish Recipes.

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23 Comments

  2. That sandwich looks and sounds delicious!!! Perfect for those nights that you dont want to heat the house up by turning on the oven. I’m going to try mine with mini meatballs and let you know how they turn out 🙂

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  3. They look delicious! Hi! Just stopping by. Following you from the Follow Me Wednesday Hop. Would love a visit and a follow back on my blog: http://blog.writerslairbooks.com. We are having a fantastic iPad 2 giveaway and a Kindle 3G giveaway so I hope you will enter if you haven’t already! Thanks! Nice to meet you.

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    1. @Shana – They are truly tasty! My kids ask for them so often it’s ridiculous. I’m so happy that I joined in that blog hop. I’m new to blog hops and while they take a huge part of my time, I am loving every second of it, and am meeting tons of great people.

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    1. @Michelle – I’m so glad I found the Alexa Hop on your blog. I never realized how important Alexa was, and was shocked at how high my #s were. Thank you so much for “schooling” me with the blog hop and I am seeing a difference already. I will definitely regularly participate, plus I found some AWESOME blogs because of it, so thank you! (and for the review)!

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  7. Sounds delicious! I’m a food blogger, too, and came over from the blog hop. I want to follow on Google, but it’s not showing up! I’ll keep checking back & do an Alexa review, too. Would you mind following back (and an Alexa review would be great, too…mine’s on the bottom right)?

    http://www.ratetheplateutah.com

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  9. These look ooey, gooey and delicious! 😀 I think my girls would love them.

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog- I follow you on GFC and Facebook as well, and headed to leave an Alexa review. 🙂

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  11. That looks really yummy! =) Might have to give it a try =) Stopping in from the Alexa Drop Hop! =) New GFC follower too! =)

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  13. Yum! I love pepperoni on grilled cheese sandwiches. I’d love it if you would link up to my semi-new linky Flashback Friday. It’s my ComLuv URL.

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  14. Wow this looks great! I’m always looking for meals with ingredients I keep on hand for quick fixes when friends, nephews, or guests pop by…this will definitely be added to that list!

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