December 16, 2011

Grilled Double-Decker Pizza Sandwich

I perfectly aware that this recipe is really not that scratchy, but it’s Friday and who cares? This sammy was inspired from when I would tag along as a child to grocery shop with my Mom. Grocery shopping with her always took FORRRRREVVVVVERRRR. And by the time we reached the produce section, I’m pretty sure three hours had lapsed and we’d be famished. Luckily right there was this a little cafe, where you could get, well food I suppose… I’m not sure exactly what else they had, because my sister and I always, always, ALWAYS got the double-decker grilled cheese!

Since I had some leftover Texas toast from this recipe, I immediately thought about those dang double-deckers. I opened up my fridge… yanked out some marinara and pepperonis… in 10 easy minutes. This pizza sandwich was born.

Three pieces of Texas toast, cheese… griddled. SO GOOOOOD yet so bad! You may want to go dust off the treadmill… there’s a whole lotta carbs going on here. All things in moderation right?

Left over Texas toast, your favorite marinara {homemade or jarred, nobody judges}, pepperoni and cheese. I thought I bought mozzarella… but after I emptied out everything in my fridge and onto my counter tops, I realized I must not have. I must have dreamt it… but I swear I did! You’ll need some butter too.

Slice your roni’s in half. Nobody likes to bite into a hot sandwich or slice of pizza for that matter and get slapped in the chin with a blazing hot cheesy pepperoni… it hurts. A lot.

Butter four slices of bread.

Lay two pieces of buttered bread, butter side down and top with some cheese.

Then roni’s.

A few tablespoons of the marinara sauce.

Add another slice of {un-buttered} bread, more pepperoni, sauce and cheese… or cheese then sauce. Doesn’t matter. Never mind. Top with the last piece of buttered bread {yes butter-side up}, flip and griddle some more until a dark golden crust appears and the cheese is melted.

Can it be? A quadruple double-decker?

Grilled Double-Decker Pizza Sandwich

Yield: two

Ingredients:

6 slices Texas Toast

4 slices Mozzarella or Colby Jack

16-20 small Pepperonis

1/2 cup Marinara, more or less to taste

4 tablespoons Butter

Directions:

Heat a griddle to 350-375 degrees. Or a pan over medium heat.

Slice pepperonis in half. Butter four slices of bread and place two slices {butter-side down} on preheated griddle. Layer cheese, a few pepperonis and a couple tablespoons of marinara. Top with a slice of {un-buttered} Texas toast, cheese, pepperonis and sauce. Top that with the last piece of buttered bread {butter-side up} and flip once the bottom is golden. Griddle until a golden crust appears and the cheese is melted. Cut and serve!

grilled, grilled cheese & panini, Main Dish, pizza, sandwiches

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Kath — December 16, 2011 at 1:44 pm

Love this idea!!
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Mrsblocko — December 16, 2011 at 1:56 pm

woah! Now THAT'S a sandwich.
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Laura at The Art of Cooking Real Food — December 16, 2011 at 2:02 pm

My pizza obsessed son just told me you are now his new hero, lol! He makes a version of this, but his doesn't look anywhere near as tasty as this one.
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Laurie {Simply Scratch} — December 16, 2011 at 2:06 pm

Laura! That's awesome! One can never go wrong with pizza! Happy Friday!
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Blog is the New Black — December 16, 2011 at 2:24 pm

This looks divine! What a sandwich!
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Marina {Yummy Mummy) — December 16, 2011 at 2:31 pm

Now that is some serious comfort food!
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Aarthi — December 16, 2011 at 3:35 pm

that is awesome sandwich..yummy totally..Good job laurie
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Bev Weidner (Bev Cooks) — December 16, 2011 at 3:43 pm

OH MY GOSH. YES.
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Lauren's Latest — December 16, 2011 at 4:13 pm

I'll take 60.
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warmvanillasugar — December 16, 2011 at 5:55 pm

Aww yeah! Big fan right here! Now I'm just thinking of all the things I can double-deck and grill!
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Deanna — December 16, 2011 at 6:07 pm

I feel like a grilled cheese is one of life's great pleasures. Anything with melted cheese on it is bound to be good though.
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Katrina {In Katrina's Kitchen} — December 16, 2011 at 6:24 pm

Oh yum! I'll take one! SImple and easy for when every dish in the house is dirty
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Kiri W. — December 16, 2011 at 6:54 pm

Huh, never had a pizza sandwich – looks like a great idea though! i love anything grilled cheese-y
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Sandra — December 16, 2011 at 7:13 pm

this is Double Yummy!!! Look so good!!!
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Cassie/Bake Your Day — December 16, 2011 at 8:44 pm

Holy moly, is this not brilliant?! Beautiful sandwich, Laurie. Absolutely love this idea!
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Jessica @ How Sweet — December 16, 2011 at 9:19 pm

you have GOT to me kidding me!
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janet@fromcupcakestocaviar — December 16, 2011 at 10:17 pm

Oh my. With two teen boys at home, I can this being virtually inhaled. These look delicious, Laurie!
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blackbookkitchendiaries — December 17, 2011 at 4:17 pm

i know my husband would love this a lot!! it looks really good. thank you for sharing this and have a great day.
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Bridgett Nicolace-Bird — December 18, 2011 at 10:32 am

what a great idea! easy and delish i'm sure! my boys would love this, thanks for sharing! new follower here! ~b

http://thehappylittletomato.blogspot.com/
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Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts — December 18, 2011 at 3:42 pm

Pizza in a sandwich – yes please! I love Texas Toast….need to add that to my grocery list!
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Beth Michelle — December 18, 2011 at 4:29 pm

This is like an ultimate grilled cheese sandwich! SO GOOD!
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Sandra — December 19, 2011 at 11:24 pm

Good one! I had to laugh at your shopping story. My kids hated to go with me to the store. They're adults now and still won't go with me because they say I take too long. I think three hours is a reasonable time to buy groceries!
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Michelles Tasty Creations — May 5, 2012 at 12:10 am

Hi Laurie,

Just wanted to let you know I used this recipe for a Crazy Cooking Challenge I'm in and it was Fabulous! If you want to check out it will be posted on my blog on Monday, May 7th around 9:30 PST. I'm giving your blog a shout out too
Michelle
http://www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com