Folded Pizza Sandwich

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It's like an Italian sub, but better.

By
Julia Levy
Julia Levy
Julia Levy
Julia Levy is an experienced cook with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. She is skilled in catering, food & beverage, event planning, and menu development. She tests and develops recipes in the DotDash Meredith Test Kitchen for Southern Living.
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Published on July 20, 2024
Tested by
Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield
Tested by Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife.
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Folded Pizza Sandwich on a blue plate
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Stand Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4 (serving size: 1 sandwich)
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If you love folding your pizza, you’ll love this take on a sandwich. This recipe makes a typical Italian sub even better by using a fluffy, tender pizza crust for the bread and fresh, decadent burrata for the cheese. Whether you start with your favorite homemade pizza dough recipe or a refrigerated dough from the store, this beautiful baked sandwich will satisfy every Italian craving.

“The salty cured meat paired with the creaminess of the burrata topped with vinaigrette, balsamic vinegar, and garlicky bread—it’s a real treat!” said recipe cross-tester Amanda Stanfield. 

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) refrigerated fresh pizza dough

  • cooking spray

  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

  • 2 (4 ounce) balls burrata cheese, drained

  • 1 (6 ounce) package mixed cured meats (such as salami, capocollo, mortadella, prosciutto, and/or sopressata)

  • 1/2 cup drained sliced pepperoncini

  • balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Folded Pizza Sandwich ingredients on a marble counter

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  2. Place pizza dough in a medium bowl greased with cooking spray and cover lightly with plastic wrap; let stand at room temperature until soft and pliable, about 1 hour.

    Dough in a metal bowl with plastic wrap

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  3. While dough sits, preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) with a rack in the center position. Stir together grated garlic and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Set aside.

    Garlic and oil mixture in one bowl and vinegar mixture in another bowl next to a whisk

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  4. Turn dough out onto a large sheet of parchment; cut dough into 4 equal pieces. Working one piece of dough at a time, stretch and roll dough piece into a (7-inch) circle. Brush dough with garlic-oil mixture; fold dough circle in half. Brush top of dough lightly with garlic-oil mixture. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough pieces and garlic-oil mixture.

    Dough on a counter next to dough on a prepared baking sheet

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool about 3 minutes.

    Baked folded pizza dough on a parchment paper surface

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  6. Toss spinach with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette in a medium bowl. Tear burrata into 8 pieces. Open pizza bread gently and place 2 pieces of the burrata on the bottom half of each pizza bread.

    Folded pizza sandwich on a baking sheet next to sandwich ingredients on plates

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  7. Evenly stuff spinach, cured meats, and pepperoncini slices into each pizza bread.

    Hand spreading sauce on a Folded Pizza Sandwich

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  8. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

    Folded Pizza Sandwich on a blue plate

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

738 Calories
43g Fat
58g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 738
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 14g 69%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 1793mg 78%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 30g 59%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 325mg 25%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 381mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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