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Pizzawiches

Want something even easier than homemade pizza and just as fun? Make pizzawiches, hot sandwiches with a pizza filling!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 sandwiches (or 18 small)
Calories: 465kcal
Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

Optional mix-ins

  • ½ 5-ounce package pepperoni (sliced)
  • ½ lb bulk Italian sausage cooked and crumbed
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Slice the rolls in half, leaving a hinge. Scoop out insides, leaving a shell. Crumble the removed bits into a large bowl
    9 Italian sub rolls
  • Add the cheese, pasta sauce, pepperoni, and sausage to the bowl. Mix to combine.
    16 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded), 2 cup marinara sauce, ½ 5-ounce package pepperoni (sliced), ½ lb bulk Italian sausage
  • Fill the rolls with the mixture. Wrap the closed rolls in foil and bake as directed below or place the wrapped rolls in freezer bags and freeze.
  • To serve: bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes or until the filling is hot. ALternatively, you can place the wrapped sandwiches in a slow cooker on LOW for 2 to 3 hours, turning once.

Notes

Thaw the sandwiches before baking for best results. Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.
Nutritional values are approximate and based on 1 sandwich.
Serving Suggestions: Serve pizzawiches as you would another sandwich or even pizza, with side dishes such as a salad or veggie dippers. 
To Make Ahead: Store the sandwiches in a covered dish in the fridge. Reheat or bake prior to serving.
Freeze Extra for Later: Prepare the sandwiches according to the recipe and wrap well.  Store in the freezer for up to 6 weeks. Thaw before bakng.
To Make a Meal Prep: Prepare the sandwiches according to the recipe and divide the batch into 4 meal prep containers along with your preferred side dishes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Consume within 4 days.
Make a Plan for Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1221mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 12mg