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Loaded Pizza Sandwiches

Irresistible Loaded Pizza Sandwiches for Ultimate Comfort Food

Loaded Pizza Sandwiches offer all the flavors of a supreme pizza in a cozy handheld meal, perfect for game nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 8 slices Soft Italian Bread Feel free to use any crusty bread as a tasty substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Melted butter works great as an alternative.
  • 8 slices Provolone Cheese Mozzarella or cheddar can be swapped in.
  • 4 slices Genoa Salami Can easily be replaced with deli meats like ham or turkey.
  • 16 slices Pepperoni Consider spicy salami or veggies for a lighter option.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs (Thyme, Parsley, Basil) Any mix of fresh herbs will do!
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata Olives Or use green olives or omit for a milder taste.
  • 1 medium Green Pepper Red or yellow peppers are excellent swaps.
  • 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce Any pizza or tomato sauce can work well.
  • 4 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Mix with shredded mozzarella or non-dairy cheese for alternatives.

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Broiler

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Loaded Pizza Sandwiches
  1. Preheat your broiler to high, around 500°F (260°C) with the oven rack in the top position.
  2. Arrange slices of soft Italian bread in an open-faced manner on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over each slice of bread to enhance flavor and achieve crunch.
  4. Layer slices of provolone cheese, Genoa salami, and pepperoni on the bottom slice of each piece of bread.
  5. Sprinkle fresh herbs over both slices of your sandwich for added flavor.
  6. Top with chopped Kalamata olives and strips of green pepper.
  7. Spoon marinara sauce generously over the toppings.
  8. Layer fresh mozzarella on top of the sauce.
  9. Broil for about 3-5 minutes until bread is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  10. Carefully remove from the oven, assemble the sandwiches, let cool, then slice into quarters.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These sandwiches are best enjoyed hot and fresh, but can be stored and reheated for later enjoyment.

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