Name: Baked Pizza Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 Hoagie Roll (split lengthwise); 2 TBSP Butter (melted); 1 tsp Garlic (minced); 6 Slices Provolone Or Mozzarella Cheese; 4 oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 1 tsp Pizza Seasoning; 35 Pepperoni Slices

This pizza sandwich is one of those ideas that sounds almost too simple until you take the first bite. It has everything I love about a good slice of pizza, just baked into a toasted hoagie instead of a crust. I usually make this pizza sandwich when I want something comforting and cheesy without turning it into a whole pizza night.

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Why You’ll Love It

This pizza sandwich is quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying. Toasting the bread first gives you a crispy base that holds up to all the cheese and pepperoni. It is the kind of recipe you can throw together on a busy night and still feel like you made something special.

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Ingredients And Tools

Two slices of bread on a baking tray, spread with yellow melted butter and sprinkled with breadcrumbs, ready to be baked. The tray sits on a wooden surface.

You do not need anything fancy to make this pizza sandwich work. A good hoagie roll, butter, garlic, cheese, pepperoni, and pizza seasoning handle all the flavor. As far as tools go, a baking sheet and an oven are all you really need.

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How To Make It

Prep
Preheat your oven to 375°F so it is ready when you are. Split the hoagie roll lengthwise and place it cut side up on a baking sheet. Stir the melted butter and minced garlic together, then brush it generously over the bread.

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Cook
Slide the hoagie roll into the oven and toast it for 5 to 7 minutes until it starts to turn golden. Pull it out and layer on the provolone or mozzarella slices, then add the shredded mozzarella. Sprinkle the pizza seasoning over the cheese and finish by covering everything with pepperoni.

Serve
Put the pizza sandwich back in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the pepperoni is just starting to crisp. Let it rest for about 5 minutes once it comes out so the cheese can settle. Fold it closed, slice it up, and serve while it is still warm.

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Serving Tips And Variations

This pizza sandwich is great by itself, but dipping it in warm marinara takes it to another level. You can easily switch up the toppings with cooked sausage, ham, or even leftover chicken. A few sliced olives or banana peppers add a nice extra bite.

If you like things a little spicy, crushed red pepper flakes work great here. You can also hit it with the broiler for a minute or two if you want extra crispy pepperoni. A drizzle of hot honey after baking adds a sweet and savory twist that works surprisingly well.

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Pro Tips And Recipe Notes

Do not skip the initial toast on the bread because it makes a big difference. That step keeps the pizza sandwich from getting soft once the cheese melts. Letting it rest before slicing helps everything stay together.

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Using both provolone and mozzarella gives you the best balance of flavor and melt. Provolone adds a little sharpness, while mozzarella keeps things stretchy. If your hoagie roll is thick, you may need an extra minute or two in the oven.

Wrap-Up

This pizza sandwich is one of those recipes you will find yourself coming back to. It is easy, comforting, and hits that pizza craving fast. Once you try this pizza sandwich, it is hard not to keep the ingredients on hand all the time.

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Baked Pizza Sandwich

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 269kcal

Ingredients

1 Hoagie Roll split lengthwise
2 tablespoon Butter melted
1 teaspoon Garlic minced
6 Slices Provolone Or Mozzarella Cheese
4 oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 teaspoon Pizza Seasoning
35 Pepperoni Slices

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Mix the melted butter and minced garlic, then brush generously over the cut sides of the hoagie roll.
Place the roll cut-side up on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes until lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and layer on the provolone or mozzarella slices, followed by the shredded mozzarella.
Sprinkle the pizza seasoning evenly over the cheese, then cover with pepperoni slices.
Return to the oven and bake for about 10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the pepperoni is starting to crisp.
Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.
Fold the hoagie into a sandwich, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

Letting the sandwich rest briefly helps the cheese set so it slices cleanly.

Provolone adds a slightly sharper flavor, while mozzarella keeps it classic and gooey.

This sandwich is great served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

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