Weeknight Pepperoni Pizza Sammies Recipe

Name: Weeknight Pepperoni Pizza Sammies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 minced garlic clove (I used the kind in the jar); ¼ cup diced sweet onion; 2 small diced white button mushrooms; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 6 ounces water; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon ground oregano; ½ teaspoon dried marjoram; salt and pepper (to taste); 4 slices sourdough bread; 2 slices mozzarella cheese; ½ cup diced pepperoni; ¼ cup Italian cheese blend

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 minced garlic clove (I used the kind in the jar)
¼ cup diced sweet onion
2 small diced white button mushrooms
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 ounces water
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
½ teaspoon ground oregano
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
salt and pepper (to taste)
4 slices sourdough bread
2 slices mozzarella cheese
½ cup diced pepperoni
¼ cup Italian cheese blend

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For sauce:.
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Heat oil in small saucepan.
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Add garlic, onions, and mushrooms.
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Saute until soft.
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Stir in tomato paste and water.
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Add Italian seasoning, oregano, marjoram, salt, and pepper.
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Stir and Simmer for about 15 minutes or until flavors have combined.
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Spread sauce on all 4 slices of bread.
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On 2 slices, add mozzarella and pepperoni to cover.
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Sprinkle mixed cheese to cover pepperoni.
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Top with the other 2 sourdough slices.
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Heat sandwiches until cheese is melted and bread is toasty.
13
For extra toasty bread, I put the bread in a toaster on a light setting before cooking.
14
To heat the sandwiches you can use stove top, baking, panini press, or (as I did) grill them on the foreman :).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove (I used the kind in the jar), ¼ cup diced sweet onion, 2 small diced white button mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Weeknight Pepperoni Pizza Sammies falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Weeknight Pepperoni Pizza Sammies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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