Description
This Easy Pizza Sandwich Recipe combines the flavors of a classic pizza into a convenient handheld sandwich. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, these sandwiches are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and zesty Italian seasoning, all sandwiched between slices of Italian or French bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 8 slices Italian or French bread
Pizza Filling:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni or other pizza toppings (e.g., cooked sausage, olives, mushrooms)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garlic Butter:
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Sandwiches: Spread pizza sauce on one side of 4 bread slices. Top with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning. Place the remaining 4 slices on top to form sandwiches.
- Make Garlic Butter: Mix softened butter with garlic powder. Spread on the outside of each sandwich.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Try other toppings like bell peppers, ham, or pineapple for variety.
- Use marinara or pesto for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
