Pizza Wiches
Transform your favorite pizza flavors into a quick and satisfying handheld treat with these irresistible Pizza Wiches! This fun twist on a grilled cheese sandwich features crisp, buttery Italian bread coated in Parmesan and Italian seasoning, stuffed with ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese, zesty pizza sauce, and layers of savory pepperoni. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, game-day snacks, or kid-approved lunches. Customize your Pizza Wiches with optional toppings like mushrooms or bell peppers, and serve them with warm pizza sauce for irresistible dipping. Perfectly crispy on the outside and melty on the inside, these sandwiches are a mouthwatering mash-up you’ll make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Italian bread
- 0.5 cup Pizza sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 12 slices Pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- Optional toppings (e.g., sliced mushrooms, bell peppers)
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each bread slice.
Sprinkle the buttered side with Parmesan cheese and a pinch of Italian seasoning to create a flavorful crust.
Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, onto the heated skillet.
Spread 2-3 tablespoons of pizza sauce on the non-buttered side of each bread slice in the skillet.
Top each slice with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 6 slices of pepperoni, and any optional toppings you’d like.
Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side up, to form a sandwich.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the bread is golden brown on both sides and the cheese inside is melted.
Remove the Pizza Wiches from the skillet, slice in halves or quarters if desired, and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1133 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.2 g | 171% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 187 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 3155 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.9 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.7 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1056 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1334 mg | 28% | |
*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.
