Pizza Sandwiches Recipe | Diethood

These melty pizza sandwiches with sweet tomatoes, mozzarella, and savory pepperoni are the perfect late-night snack. They’re packed with fresh Italian flavors and are ready in less than 15 minutes.

Why I Love This Pizza Sandwich Recipe

You’ve got no excuse for making boring sandwiches again, even if it’s midnight.

• Perfect for a party of one. Cut the recipe in half if the sandwiches are just for you.
• Italian. There’s crispy bread, melty mozzarella, tomatoes, and pepperoni in every bite.
• Effortless. No one likes to spend hours in the kitchen when it’s late at night, so this recipe only takes 13 minutes.
• Comforting. Everyone loves pepperoni pizza and cheesy sandwiches. This recipe has the best of both worlds.

What You’ll Need

Juicy tomatoes, melty mozzarella, and pepperoni are the highlights of these Italian-American sandwiches. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.

• Eggs – Liquid eggs are great for this.
• Milk – Go for whole or 2% milk.
• Salt and pepper – Kosher salt and freshly-cracked pepper are best.
• Oil – Vegetable, corn, canola, or peanut oil are great swaps.
• Bread slices – Avoid thin sandwich bread because the sandwiches will turn out soggy.
• Fresh tomato – Roma or heirloom tomatoes work.
• Mozzarella cheese – You can use any melty cheese like cheddar, Muenster, or Monterey Jack.
• Pepperoni slices – Add your favorite.

Variation Ideas

These simple sauces and add-ins let you experiment with different pizza sandwich flavors.

• Pesto – Spread it on the bread or drizzle it over the sandwiches once fried.
• Bell peppers – Thinly sliced bell peppers add crunch.
• Mushroom – Place 1 tablespoons sautéed mushrooms in the center of each sandwich.
• Spinach – Add 1-2 tablespoons packed baby spinach to the filling ingredients.
• Alfredo sauce – Spread it on the bread for a bit of richness.
• Ham – Use your favorite kind. You can also use cold cuts like prosciutto or salami.

How To Make Pizza Sandwiches

They’re like making your favorite sandwiches but you fry them until golden. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

1. Make the egg mixture. Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Set it aside. Don’t add too much air into the mixture or the eggs will fluff up in the oil.
2. Assemble them. Add the oil to a pan over medium-high heat. Place a slice of tomato, mozzarella, and 2 pepperoni slices over half of the bread triangles. Cover them with the remaining bread triangles to make sandwiches.
3. Pinch them. Use your fingers or a fork to gently pinch/seal the edges of each sandwich shut.
4. Coat them in egg. Place each sandwich in the egg mixture until completely coated. Lightly pinch the edges again to make sure they’re completely closed.
5. Fry the sandwiches. Gently lower each sandwich into the oil. Cook them for 2 minutes and then flip them over with kitchen tongs. Cook them for another 30 seconds to 1 minute or until golden.
6. Serve. Remove the sandwiches from the heat. Set them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

These golden pizza sandwiches are great on their own, but you can also pair them with a salad or soup. Try my Tomato and Cucumber Salad or La Scala Chopped Salad. My Green Goddess Salad is yummy too. For soup options, go for my Minestrone Soup or Creamy Tomato Bisque.

Proper Storage

Keep some in the fridge, in an airtight container, for a quick dinner or late-night snack. They’ll be good for 2 to 3 days. To reheat, microwave them for 30 seconds until warm and melty. You can also reheat them in a pan over medium-low heat for a couple of minutes on each side.

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