Pizza Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 Pizza Sandwiches
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Calories
247 kcal
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Course
Snacks
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Cuisine
International
Pizza Sandwich
Description
This Pizza Sandwich uses slices of bread brushed with olive oil to add crispness and avoid sogginess. Pizza sauce spreads on one slice, followed by generous mozzarella cheese and diced vegetables including onion and capsicum. The sandwich is seasoned with dried herbs like oregano and basil, and optionally with chili flakes for heat. The assembled sandwich is heated in a sandwich maker or panini press, melting the cheese and toasting the bread evenly.
The result is a melty, flavorful sandwich that captures the taste of pizza ingredients in handheld form. Using whole wheat, multigrain, or white bread allows customization of texture and nutrition. Additional vegetables like steamed corn or sautéed mushrooms can be added according to preference.
This sandwich works well as a quick meal or snack, offering familiar pizza flavors in an alternative format. Avoid pressing the sandwich too hard during cooking to prevent cheese from spilling out and keep fillings intact.
The recipe can be scaled up and adjusted with different types of cheese such as cheddar, processed cheese, paneer, or tofu. Both homemade and store-bought pizza sauces are suitable, and fresh herbs may replace the dried ones.
Ingredients
- 12 bread whole wheat, brown, multi grain or white bread, slices
- 1 onion small to medium-sized, chopped
- 1 capsicum (green bell pepper) - small to medium-sized, chopped
- 8 to 9 tablespoons pizza sauce - or as required
- 10 to 12 tablespoons mozzarella cheese - grated or chopped, swap with processed cheese or cheddar cheese; add as required
- 1 to 2 tablespoon olive oil for brushing, or as required
- 1 teaspoon oregano and basil, or as required, dry
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes or as required - optional
Instructions
- Prep all the ingredients like chop the onions and capsicum. Prep the cheese. Slice the bread loaf.
- Brush some olive oil evenly all over on the bread slices.
- Spread a light layer of pizza sauce. You need to spread the sauce only on one slice of the sandwich. Don't spread it on the second slice as this can make your sandwich soggy.
- Place mozzarella cheese. If using a soft cheese, you can break it and if using processed cheese or a firm cheese, then grate and add.
- Sprinkle some dried oregano. You can also add some fresh basil. Or you can opt to add your choice of herbs or Italian seasoning.
- Now place chopped onions and capsicum. Do not stuff too much with the veggies or cheese. You can add veggies of your choice like steamed baby corn or sweet corn. You can also add sauteed mushrooms.
- Cover with the remaining bread slices.
- Place in a preheated sandwich maker or panini press. Do not press the top cover of the sandwich maker too much as then the cheese may spill outside after melting.
- Grill till the sandwiches are crisp and golden. Grill or toast all sandwiches this way.
- Serve pizza sandwich hot or warm with tomato ketchup. You can accompany some baked potato wedges or fries if you want with the grilled pizza sandwiches.
Notes
- The recipe can be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Feel free to add vegetables of your choice, such as steamed corn or sautéed mushrooms.
- Butter may be used instead of olive oil for brushing bread.
- Both homemade or store-bought pizza sauces or passata are acceptable.
- Alternative cheeses like cheddar, processed cheese, paneer, or tofu can replace mozzarella.
- Fresh basil can substitute dried basil, and mixed herbs may be used according to preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Pizza Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 488mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 384IU | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 3mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 10µg | |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 38µg | |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | |
| Zinc | 2mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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