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Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese with Pizza Butter

Hey all my #LoveBakesGoodCakesPeeps!  It’s me, Kim from Soliloquy Of Food &Such – AGAIN!!  Today I am sharing my Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese – with Pizza Butter.

Okay.  I know you’re like….pizza butter?  Say whaaat??  Lemme just tell you….it’s amazing…. that I am breaking Kim’s Cardinal Rule #654:  do not overuse the word amazing….it’s that good.The base for the pizza butter is tomato paste; you get a concentrated pizza sauce flavor without the mess of runny, liquify sauce – which is great on pasta, but not so much on a grilled cheese.  Also, precooking the pepperoni enhances the overall  pizza outcome.  I used Munster cheese, which is one of my favorite melty cheeses, it really works well for this. 

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese with Pizza Butter on a plate close up.

This is a great idea for your next lazy day meal – or if you are looking for something new to feed a crowd. 
In just minutes you can transform your regular grilled cheese sandwich into a pepperoni pizza!

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Servings: 6 sandwiches

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese with Pizza Butter

By Jamie Sherman
Today I am sharing myPepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese – with Pizza Butter.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
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Ingredients 

For The Pizza Butter

  • 5 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

For The Sandwiches you will need

  • 12 slices Italian Bread, sliced
  • ½ lb Munster cheese, sliced
  • 48 slices pepperoni
  • 4 oz pizza pepperoni pizza butter, recipe above
  • 2 – 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions 

For The Pizza Butter:

  • In a small bowl add the melted butter to the tomato paste and quickly stir together until fluffy. 
  • Stir in the remaining seasonings; set aside. 

For The Sandwiches:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add the pepperoni slices, keep in a single layer, cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until the slices have curled up and begin rendering.  Cook up as much pepperoni as you think you will use; for mine I used 8 slices per sandwich, 48 slices of pepperoni total for 6 sandwiches. 
  • Transfer cooked pepperoni onto a few layers of paper towels to drain; wipe out pan. 
  • Divide the pizza butter amongst the 6 sandwich bottoms. Top with a few slices of cheese, the pepperoni, and another slice or two of cheese – this makes everything hold together when grilled. 
  • Place on the sandwich tops.  
  • Grill 2-3 at a time, brush the top of the bread with melted butter then place buttered-side down; butter the remaining side.  Keeping a medium heat as to not scorch the bread before the middle melts, grill until golden brown – about 2-3 minutes on each side. 
  • Cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing, then serve and eat immediately!

Notes

  • This pizza butter would make a great garlic bread!

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 38g, Saturated Fat: 22g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 102mg, Sodium: 668mg, Potassium: 105mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 975IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 283mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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7 Comments

  1. Christina Bates says:

    Can you make this with mozzarella cheese slices instead? What soup pairs well with this sandwich?

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  2. Sinea Pies says:

    Jamie, I'm back! Tomorrow I am publishing a new post with the 10 BEST grilled cheese sandwiches ever. And, guess what, THIS recipe is one of them! Sinea from Ducks 'n a Row

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  3. Michelle Nahom says:

    This looks awesome!! I have a feeling that it's going to be a big hit at my house! So glad you linked it up at Foodie Fridays…just fyi, I am featuring it on this week's party! 🙂

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  4. Christie Campbell says:

    Pizza butter? Pizza BUTTER??!! Oh me, Jamie! This looks so delicious! I want one for lunch tomorrow. Thank you for linking up with #FoodieFridays! Please stop back this week to see if you were featured. http://akitchenhoor.blogspot.com/

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  5. Sinea Pies says:

    Wow! I didn't know where to pin this one — to my sandwich Pinterest board or my Pizza board! LOL Looks delicious. Pizza butter is an amazing idea! 🙂

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  6. Little Ol' Liz says:

    How has no one come up with Pizza Butter before? I think this is as deserving of an Emmy or and Oscar as anything I've seen in the last year. Brava!

    Reply