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    Parmesan Crusted Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Apr 26, 2017 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    This Parmesan Crusted Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese sandwich is loaded with melted provolone, marinara and pepperoni and topped with crispy Parmesan crust.

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    Parmesan crusted pepperoni pizza grilled cheese sandwich on plate

    Before I start describing how incredible this pizza grilled cheese is, I should say that I've never really liked grilled cheese sandwiches. Seriously. It's not that I hated them or anything. It's more like I never really felt satisfied after eating one.

    Maybe it's because when I was growing up, we always had them made with thin slices of white bread and processed American cheese. Don't get me wrong -- they tasted good, but personally, I would much rather have a good burger! The Hubs, on the other hand, absolutely loves grilled cheese, and he would probably eat them every day if it were possible.

    To keep the peace, we started making custom sandwiches for the whole family. I usually had spicy jalapeno cheddar grilled cheese, and the kids would have colby jack. The Hubs would have the all American, and our picky eater would settle for peanut butter, since she hates cheese. Strange, but we love her anyway!

    So when I started seeing recipes for pizza grilled cheese, I knew I had to try this version. My family loves pizza, so I was pretty sure they would all love it in sandwich form. And it would make life so much easier if I could stop taking custom sandwich orders -- Mama definitely doesn't have time for that!

    parmesan crusted pepperoni pizza grilled cheese with provolone

    What surprised me the most was that even the Hubs was on board with this. When I announced that we were having pepperoni pizza grilled cheese for dinner, I thought for sure that he would opt out of it!

    These sandwiches are so easy to make, and they really do taste like pizza. If you don't want to make your own pizza, this is the next best thing and a lot cheaper than takeout! I love pepperoni, so I used plenty in these sandwiches. But you can make yours plain cheese if that's what you prefer. My picky cheese hater chose this option and actually like it!

    I started making grilled cheese sandwiches with mayonnaise instead of butter a year or so ago, and this method is so much better than using butter. Trust me. Mayo is easier to spread, and it gives the bread a nice golden crust.

    I  also added some grated Parmesan cheese to the bread to make it extra crispy. If there's one thing I really hate, it's a grilled cheese sandwich with soggy bread -- ugh! And Parm is perfect for grilled cheese!

    Here's the thing -- You can really add whatever amounts you want to these sandwiches. So, the ingredients and amounts I listed here are really just a guide. Add more cheese or more pepperoni or no pepperoni to to make an amazingly delicious, cheesy sandwich that you would be proud to eat!

    pepperoni pizza grilled cheese with melted provolone

    How to Make a Parmesan Crusted Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Parmesan crusted pepperoni pizza grilled cheese sandwich on plate

    Parmesan Crusted Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese

    Published by Dee
    A jazzed up grilled cheese sandwich with topped with a crispy Parmesan crust and filled with melted provolone and pepperoni slices.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 521 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 slices thick-cut white bread
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup marinara sauce
    • 2 slices provolone cheese
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 10 slices pepperoni
    • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

    Instructions
     

    • Spread thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread
    • Spread thin layer marinara sauce on inner side of each slice of bread
    • Place 2 slices of bread, mayo side down in skillet over medium-high heat
    • Add the provolone cheese and top with mozzarella and 5 slices of pepperoni on each sandwich, then spread a thin layer of marinara on second slice of bread, and place on top, mayo slice up 
    • Cook for about 2 minutes or until bread is golden brown, then flip and cook for additional 2 minutes, and add a little bit of Parm and Italian seasoning
    • Lower heat to medium, flip again, top with more Parm and seasoning, and cook for about 30 seconds 
    • Flip one more time, and cook for about 30 seconds or until Parm is golden brown and crisp. and cheese inside is melted. Serve, and enjoy!

    Notes

    To ensure that cheese is melted, loosely cover sandwiches with plate or foil right before removing from griddle and serving

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 31gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1422mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 985IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 822mgIron: 1.8mg
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    If you're looking for a super quick and easy cheesy dinner, you can't go wrong with these Parmesan crusted pepperoni pizza grilled cheese sandwiches. My family absolutely loved them -- even the picky eater!

    Enjoy!

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    1. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

      April 28, 2017 at 1:24 pm

      Pizza and Grilled Cheese - right up my alley!

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    2. Maryanne | the little epicurean says

      April 28, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      This is the ultimate grilled cheese! Love that parmesan crust!

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    3. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

      April 27, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      Wow!! This looks delicious!! I LOVE grilled cheese, but this one sends them over the edge!

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      • Dee says

        April 28, 2017 at 12:06 am

        Thanks, Cathleen. My family loved these!

    4. Krista says

      April 27, 2017 at 6:54 am

      Drooling over this grilled cheese! I mean who turns down something that good!

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    5. katerina @ diethood.com says

      April 27, 2017 at 4:02 am

      My kids are going to LOVE this grilled cheese!! Its terrific!!

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    6. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      April 26, 2017 at 6:11 pm

      How do you make a grilled cheese even better? Make it a pizza grilled cheese!!!

      Reply
    7. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

      April 26, 2017 at 5:28 pm

      This looks INSANELY delicious! Seriously. I cannot stop staring and drooling and wishing this was what we ate for dinner!

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    8. Jen says

      April 26, 2017 at 1:15 pm

      My kids are going to flip when they see this!! You nailed it!

      Reply

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