Pizza Sandwich in 5 min. At Home

Ingredients

• 1 piece Baguette (split lengthwise, crusty Italian roll)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened, mixed with minced garlic)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced for garlic butter)
• 4 slices Provolone Cheese (thinly sliced)
• 20 slices Pepperoni (classic American style)
• 1 tbsp Hot Sauce (your favorite brand)
• 1 tsp Olive Oil (extra virgin, for drizzling)
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano (lightly sprinkled)
• 2 tbsp Pecorino Romano Cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 tsp Hot Honey (light drizzle, optional)
• 100 g Mortadella (thinly sliced for the second sandwich)
• 1 ball Burrata (about 100 g, room‑temperature)
• 1 tbsp Pistachios (roughly chopped)
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds (lightly toasted)

Instructions

1. Prepare Garlic Butter

   Mix softened butter with minced garlic until well combined.

   Time: PT2M

2. Butter the Bread

   Spread a thin layer of garlic butter on the cut sides of the baguette halves.

   Time: PT1M

3. Slice Cheese and Pepperoni

   Slice provolone cheese thinly and arrange pepperoni slices on a plate.

   Time: PT2M

4. Assemble First Sandwich

   On the buttered side of the bottom half, layer provolone, pepperoni, a drizzle of hot sauce, a splash of olive oil, a pinch of oregano, and a generous sprinkle of grated pecorino.

   Time: PT2M

5. Cook First Sandwich

   Place the assembled sandwich in a pre‑heated skillet over medium heat (≈350°F) and press lightly. Cook until the cheese bubbles and the bread is golden‑brown, about 5 minutes, flipping once.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Finish First Sandwich

   Remove from heat, drizzle hot honey over the top, and let rest 1 minute before slicing.

   Time: PT1M

7. Prepare Mortadella & Burrata Sandwich

   Thinly slice mortadella, open the burrata and gently spread the creamy interior onto the other half of the baguette. Sprinkle chopped pistachios and toasted sesame seeds, then drizzle a little olive oil.

   Time: PT3M

8. Warm Second Sandwich

   Place the mortadella‑burrata sandwich in the same skillet over medium heat (≈350°F) for 4‑5 minutes, just until the bread is toasted and the burrata softens.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Serve

   Slice each sandwich into manageable pieces, plate, and enjoy the contrast of crunchy crust and soft, pizza‑like interior.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

28 g

Carbohydrates

62 g

Fat

32 g

Fiber

3 g