Pepperoni Pizza Sandwich
Craving the irresistible flavors of pizza in a handheld delight? This easy-to-make Pepperoni Pizza Sandwich combines the gooey, cheesy goodness of mozzarella, zesty pizza sauce, and spicy pepperoni, all layered between slices of golden, toasted Italian bread. Seasoned with a hint of oregano, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, this sandwich truly captures the essence of pizza in every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep and cook time, it’s a perfect quick meal or indulgent snack for two. Pair it with extra pizza sauce for dipping and a sprinkle of Parmesan to elevate the experience. This recipe is your next favorite comfort food fix!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Italian bread
- 12 slices pepperoni slices
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over one side of each slice of bread.
Divide the mozzarella cheese evenly between two slices of bread, placing it on top of the sauce-covered sides.
Lay 6 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese on each sandwich. Sprinkle a pinch of dried oregano and garlic powder over the toppings. Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat, if desired.
Place the remaining slices of bread on top of the fillings, sauce side down, to form two sandwiches.
Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each sandwich.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches buttered-side down in the skillet.
Spread the remaining butter on the unbuttered side of each sandwich while the first side cooks.
Cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
Flip the sandwiches carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt evenly.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for 2-3 minutes. Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.5 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.3 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 143 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 2235 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 805 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 677 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
