Weeknight Pepperoni Pizza Sammies
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistible Weeknight Pepperoni Pizza Sammies—an effortless mashup of classic pizza flavors and hearty, handheld convenience. Perfect for busy evenings, these sandwiches come together in just 25 minutes, combining crusty Italian rolls with layers of gooey mozzarella, zesty pizza sauce, and savory pepperoni slices. A buttery topping infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese takes these sammies to the next level, toasting up beautifully in the oven until golden and melty. Serve them with extra pizza sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear from your table faster than you can say "pizza night"! This quick and crowd-pleasing recipe boasts minimal prep, making it ideal for family dinners or game day snacks. Keywords: easy weeknight dinner recipe, pepperoni pizza sandwiches, quick pizza ideas, handheld meals, melty cheese sandwiches.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Italian sandwich rolls
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 slices Pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the Italian sandwich rolls in half horizontally and lay them open-faced on a baking sheet.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly on the cut side of each roll.
Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce on each roll.
Place 6 pepperoni slices on each roll (adjust based on roll size and preference).
Close the rolls to form sandwiches, gently pressing them together.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter (about 20–30 seconds in the microwave).
Stir the garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese into the melted butter.
Using a pastry brush, spread the butter mixture over the tops of the sandwiches.
Place the baking sheet with the sandwiches into the preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the tops of the rolls are golden brown.
Remove the sandwiches from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve with additional pizza sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.4 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1388 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 475 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 319 mg | 7% | |
*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.
