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!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

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)

Directions

Step 1

Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over one side of each slice of bread.

Step 2

Divide the mozzarella cheese evenly between two slices of bread, placing it on top of the sauce-covered sides.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Place the remaining slices of bread on top of the fillings, sauce side down, to form two sandwiches.

Step 5

Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each sandwich.

Step 6

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches buttered-side down in the skillet.

Step 7

Spread the remaining butter on the unbuttered side of each sandwich while the first side cooks.

Step 8

Cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.

Step 9

Flip the sandwiches carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt evenly.

Step 10

Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for 2-3 minutes. Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Step 11

Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately with additional pizza sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(534.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1198.3

Total Fat 71.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 185.8mg	0%
Sodium 4077.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 53.4g	0%

Vitamin D 22.6IU	0%
Calcium 1117.6mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 1854.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.9%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 29.6%