Caesaroni Pizza Sandwich
This Caesaroni Pizza Sandwich combines the bold flavors of a pepperoni pizza with the creamy crunch of a Caesar salad—all packed into golden focaccia bread. Perfect for quick high protein meals or when you're craving fun dinner ideas that double as recipes appetizers and snacks. The homemade Caesar dressing adds a gourmet touch, while gooey mozzarella and crisped pepperoni make it irresistibly satisfying. If you're on the hunt for easy dinner recipes, chicken dinner alternatives, or healthy recipes with a twist, this sandwich is a must-try addition to your list of recipes to try.
Ingredients
- Sandwich:
- 1 loaf focaccia bread
- 1 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz sliced mozzarella
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- Caesar Dressing:
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 tsp anchovy paste
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Few dashes Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salad:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce washed and chopped
- Roughly chopped croutons
- Remaining Parmesan from the 1 cup above
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Bread:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the loaf of focaccia horizontally to open it like a sandwich. Place both halves, cut side up, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Layer Pizza Ingredients:
- Spread pizza or marinara sauce over both halves. Sprinkle about 3/4 of the Parmesan on top, then layer with sliced mozzarella. Add pepperoni to one side only. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and pepperoni is lightly crisped.
- Make Caesar Dressing:
- Mash garlic and kosher salt into a paste. Transfer to a small bowl, then whisk in anchovy paste, egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to form an emulsion.
- Toss Caesar Salad:
- In a large bowl, toss romaine with the Caesar dressing, remaining Parmesan, and croutons until evenly coated.
- Assemble Sandwich:
- Remove focaccia from oven. Pile Caesar salad on the bread half without pepperoni, then close the sandwich. Wrap in parchment, slice into halves or quarters, and serve immediately.