Paris Hilton’s Clever Pizza Grease Hack Revealed
Since you clearly need a crash course in basic pizza etiquette, let me enlighten you with Paris Hilton’s surprisingly simple grease-removal trick. In a recent Instagram Story, the hotel heiress-turned-entrepreneur shared the unassuming pantry staple she swears by to zap oily pizza—bread. Yes, plain old sliced bread. Hilton casually demonstrated pressing a fresh piece of sandwich bread onto her pepperoni slice, letting the fluff soak up excess oil before she dove in. The clip, first spotted by BuzzFeed, immediately sparked debate across social media and had People Magazine food editors raising an eyebrow: is this genius or kitchen common sense?
Here’s the lowdown. Pizza grease is mainly rendered animal fat and melted cheese oils that pool on top of the slice after baking. Too much of it can make your hand slippery, your napkin soggy, and leave a slick film that dulls flavor. Paris’s hack exploits bread’s natural absorbency—its porous crumb traps liquid grease like a mini sponge. Within seconds, most of the oily residue disappears into the slice of bread, leaving your pizza slice crispier and less saturated. As Food & Wine pointed out, you’re essentially recycling another tasty morsel to do the dirty work for you. A win-win, really.
Naturally, fans on Twitter and TikTok went wild. Some called it “revolutionary,” while others yelled, “Isn’t that just what napkins are for?” Over on Reddit’s r/FoodHacks, users debated whether a paper towel or coffee filter might do the job even better. Loyal followers of Hilton praised her resourcefulness; skeptics quipped she’s discovering the joy of DIY pizza care in her thirties. Either way, the princess of pop culture has once again reminded us that a dash of creativity—and a slice of bread—can upend culinary complacency.
Want to try it yourself? Lay one or two slices of soft white or whole wheat bread on your pizza slice for 5–10 seconds. Gently lift them off—you’ll see the grease wicking up into the bread. Swap in a folded napkin if you’re feeling fancy, though you’ll miss the bonus snack. Pro tip: Toast the bread afterward to crisp up any greasy bits and enjoy double duty.
There you have it: Paris Hilton’s pizza grease hack decoded. Now, before you run off hunting for artisanal brioche to dab your next slice, remember—simplicity often trumps spectacle. Well, now you finally understand!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and BuzzFeed, People Magazine
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
