Leftover Pizza Grilled Cheese (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy folded cold pizza slices layered with shredded chicken and melted cheese, toasted to golden perfection.

# What You'll Need:

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

→ For Toasting

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Method:

01 - Place a cold pizza slice on a cutting board, cheese side up.
02 - Spread ½ cup shredded chicken evenly over the cheese side of each pizza slice. Sprinkle with extra shredded cheese if desired.
03 - Fold each pizza slice in half, pressing gently to enclose the filling.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread 1 tablespoon butter on the outside of each folded pizza.
05 - Place the folded pizzas in the skillet, buttered side down. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
06 - Flip, pressing gently with a spatula, and toast the other side for 3 to 4 minutes until cheese melts and the crust is golden.
07 - Remove from heat, let cool for 1 minute, slice in half, and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It turns boring leftovers into something you actually crave, no sad microwave involved.
  • The buttery toasted crust gets shatteringly crisp while the cheese inside melts into gooey heaven.
  • You can make it in under 15 minutes with stuff already in your fridge.
  • It feels indulgent and fun, like breaking the rules in the best way possible.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the butter or it will tear the crust when you try to spread it.
  • Use medium heat, not high, or the outside will burn before the cheese inside has a chance to melt.
  • Press gently when flipping so the filling doesn't squish out the sides.
03 -
  • If your pizza slices are small, use two slices stacked together to make one thick grilled cheese.
  • Add a thin layer of cream cheese or ricotta inside for an extra creamy surprise.
  • Use a panini press if you have one for even browning and less flipping.
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