Pizzwhich
Take your sandwich game to the next level with the irresistible Pizzwhich—where the best of pizza and sandwiches collide! This quick and easy recipe combines layers of rich pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, and black olives, all nestled between slices of buttery, garlic-brushed Italian bread. Toasted to golden perfection and baked until the cheese melts into bubbly bliss, these pizza-inspired sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or an indulgent snack, the Pizzwhich brings bold flavors with minimal effort, ready in under 30 minutes. Customize with proteins like chicken or sausage and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a personalized touch. Whether you're feeding the family or treating yourself, this fun fusion dish will excite pizza and sandwich lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian bread or baguette
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 pieces Pepperoni slices
- 0.25 cup Sliced black olives
- 0.5 cup Bell peppers (thinly sliced)
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 cup Optional protein (like cooked chicken or sausage)
- 0.25 teaspoon Optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the Italian bread or baguette in half lengthwise, then cut each half into individual sandwich-sized portions.
Melt the unsalted butter in a small bowl and stir in the garlic powder. Brush this mixture onto the cut sides of the bread.
Place the bread, buttered side up, on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Remove the bread from the oven and spread a generous layer of pizza sauce over the toasted sides.
Sprinkle an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each bread piece.
Top with desired toppings, such as pepperoni slices, olives, bell peppers, fresh basil, or optional proteins like cooked chicken or sausage. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired for some heat.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the pizzwhiches cool for 2-3 minutes.
Carefully press two topped pieces of bread together to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining pieces.
Serve warm and enjoy your Pizzwhich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.6 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 395 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 428 mg | 9% | |
*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.
