Leftover Pizza Grilled Cheese (Printer View)

Cold pizza folded around savory shredded chicken, pan-toasted to a crispy, melty delight.

# What you'll need:

→ Main

01 - 2 large slices leftover pizza, any style with sturdy crust
02 - 1 cup cooked shredded chicken, rotisserie or leftover
03 - 0.5 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 with cheese side facing up.
02 - Spread 0.5 cup cooked shredded chicken evenly over the cheese side of each pizza slice and sprinkle additional shredded cheese if desired.
03 - Fold each pizza slice in half, pressing gently to enclose the chicken filling.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and spread 1 tablespoon softened butter on the outside of each folded pizza.
05 - Place folded pizzas in the skillet, buttered side down, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
06 - Flip the pizzas, press gently with a spatula, and toast the other side for 3 to 4 minutes until cheese melts and crust is golden.
07 - Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, slice in half, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns leftovers into something you actually crave, not just tolerate.
  • The buttery, crispy crust tastes like a grilled cheese and pizza had a delicious baby.
  • You can make it in less time than it takes to reheat pizza in the oven.
  • It uses exactly whats already in your fridge, no grocery run needed.
02 -
  • If your pizza crust is too thin or floppy, it will tear when you fold it, so choose slices with a sturdier base.
  • Dont rush the heat, medium is key or the outside burns before the cheese inside melts.
  • Press gently when flipping or the filling can squirt out the sides and make a mess in the pan.
03 -
  • If your pizza is really cold and stiff from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes so it folds without cracking.
  • Using a cast iron skillet instead of nonstick gives you an even crispier crust with beautiful browning.
  • If you dont have shredded chicken, deli turkey or ham works just as well and adds a fun deli-sandwich vibe.
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