These Pizza Style Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are just like eating a slice of pizza. Growing up we would have Grilled Cheese Sandwiches all the time but never with pepperoni, onions and green peppers in them.
While grilled cheese sandwiches are pretty simple to make, the key to this recipe is making sure the vegetables are nice and tender but also making sure not to burn them in the process.
I like to add a little pizza sauce to one side of the bread but depending on what type of bread you use, it could get a little too soggy. You may want to use less or omit the pizza sauce completely if that is the case.
Whenever I make grilled cheese sandwiches, I like to use a nice thick Texas Toast but feel free to use whatever kind of bread you have on hand. A nice Potato Bread, Hawaiin Bread or even Ciabatta would go perfectly with this recipe.
Ingredient Substitution
Instead of Mozzarella Cheese slices, you can use slices of Monterey Jack Cheese or Provolone Cheese. In keeping with the spirit of this recipe, I think white cheese is preferred. Just make sure it melts easily.
For as long as I can remember I’ve always used butter when making grilled cheese sandwiches. Come to find out my wife uses mayonnaise instead of butter.
Her mom made them that way when she was a child so she did the same. I’ve tried both and personally can’t tell the difference between the two.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Pizza Style Grilled Cheese recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Yellow Onion – sweet onion or white onions are good substitutes
- Green Bell Pepper – or you can use any mild green pepper you prefer
- Mozzarella Cheese – or your favorite melting cheese
- Pepperoni – you can also use turkey bacon if you prefer
- Pizza Sauce – use your favorite brand or make your own
- Unsalted Butter – you can use regular salted butter if you prefer
- Garlic Powder – adds a savory, mellow, and concentrated garlic flavor
- Slices of Bread
How to Make Pizza Style Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- In a skillet, cook the bell pepper and onion for 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Sprinkle with a little garlic salt. Spread approximately 1/2 tablespoon (or to taste) of the pizza sauce on the opposite side of one of the slices of bread.
- Place 2 slices of cheese on top of the pizza sauce. Put 4 slices of pepperoni on top of the cheese followed by 1 slice of cheese. Spoon the vegetable mixture over the top of the cheese. Top with a slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Place sandwiches in a pan and cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden, about 3-5 minutes per side.
Printable Recipe Card
Pizza Style Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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Ingredients
- ½ Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 6 Mozzarella Cheese, slices
- 8 slices Pepperoni
- 1 Tbsp Pizza Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, room temperature
- Garlic Salt
- 4 Slices of Bread
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the bell pepper and onion for 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Sprinkle with a little garlic salt. Spread approximately 1/2 tablespoon (or to taste) of the pizza sauce on the opposite side of one of the slices of bread
- Place 2 slices of cheese on top of the pizza sauce. Put 4 slices of pepperoni on top of the cheese followed by 1 slice of cheese. Spoon vegetable mixture over the top of the cheese. Top with a slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Place sandwiches in a pan and cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden, about 3-5 minutes per side
What a great recipe. My family loves pizza and also grill cheese, so I decided to try this recipe. It was a great success and super tasty.