Leftover Pizza Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Cold pizza slices folded with shredded chicken and cheese, toasted to golden, melty perfection in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 2 large slices leftover pizza (any style with sturdy crust)
02 - 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
03 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)

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04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How to Make It:

01 - Place a cold pizza slice on a cutting board with the cheese side facing up.
02 - Spread ½ cup shredded chicken evenly over the cheese side of each pizza slice; sprinkle additional cheese if desired.
03 - Fold each pizza slice in half, gently pressing to secure the filling inside.
04 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and spread 1 tablespoon of butter on the outside of each folded pizza.
05 - Place the folded pizzas buttered side down in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
06 - Flip the pizzas, pressing gently with a spatula, and toast the opposite side for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
07 - Remove from the pan, allow to cool for 1 minute, then slice in half and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms two sad leftovers into something that feels deliberately gourmet.
  • Ready in under 15 minutes with barely any active cooking time.
  • The crispy-outside, melty-inside texture hits differently than regular pizza or grilled cheese.
02 -
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable—high heat will burn the outside before the cheese melts inside, and you'll be genuinely disappointed.
  • Using softened butter instead of cold butter prevents those annoying burnt spots and gives you that restaurant-quality golden crust every time.
03 -
  • Keep the pan at medium heat the entire time—it's the difference between golden perfection and burnt regret.
  • Softened butter spreads cleanly and toasts evenly, so take it out 10 minutes before you start cooking instead of using cold butter straight from the fridge.
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