Homemade Pizza Subs are loaded with pepperoni, sausage and veggies for the best game day recipe. They are so easy to build in minutes, then they're oven baked until golden with crispy pepperoni and gooey cheese. Ready to eat in under 30 minutes.
Super Bowl is coming up this weekend and these pizza subs are one of my favorite low effort game day meals to make. Get all the ingredients ready before everyone gets there and guests can build their own, and you can just pop them in the oven. Total WIN!
For more easy game day recipes, try this Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip, Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls, Totchos, and Buffalo Chicken Wontons.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- Easy to Make. Simple steps that anyone can follow.
- Customizable. Everyone can build their own with their favorite pizza toppings.
- Quick. Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Affordable. This recipe won't break the budget.
- Game Day Favorite. Pizza is fun, but also predictable. Switch things up with pizza subs!
For more of my favorite Football Foods, check out this list of the Best Game Day Recipes.
Ingredients:
Hoagie Rolls: Martin's rolls are always a great choice and easy to find at most grocery stores. Any sub rolls work for this recipe or you can buy one of those fat French bread loaves and slice it open.
Cheese: I like a combo of mozzarella and parmesan for this recipe. Shred it from a block if you have time for a much better melt.
Sausage: Ground Italian sausage or county style sausage both work well.
Pepperoni: The Cup 'n Crisp Pepperonis by Hormel are our favorite because they do just what they say "cup up and get really crispy."
Balsamic Glaze: Not a requirement, but I love the little bit of sweetness and acidity that it adds as a finishing touch. Make sure to use glaze, not balsamic vinegar.
Cherry Peppers: One of my favorite pizza toppings is cherry peppers or peppadew piquante peppers. I'm not big on spicy, so I always get the mild ones. You can usually find these near the olives at the grocery store.
*Find the full recipe ingredients and quantities in the recipe card below.
Substitutions and Variations:
- If you have sausage links, just remove the casings and discard and it's the same as ground sausage.
- Add different veggies, like mushrooms or bell peppers. Olives, quartered artichoke hearts, and pineapple are always a great topping too.
If you love pepperoni, try this Pepperoni Pizza Dip and Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls.
How to Make Homemade Pizza Subs:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place a medium sized skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Cook the ground sausage in the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks, until no longer pink. Note: Don't overcook it, as it will continue to cook on the subs in the oven. Pour the sausage from the skillet onto a paper towel lined plate to remove excess grease and set aside.
Step 2: Open up the sub rolls and place on a cookie sheet. Spread on pizza sauce on both open sides, then top with a nice sprinkle of mozzarella, then parmesan cheese. Top the bottom half of the sub with all the pizza toppings you want. Note: If you put toppings on the top portion, it is difficult to close after baking. Add the cookie sheet to the oven with the subs open and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown with nice crisp toppings.
Step 3: Remove from the oven and top with balsamic glaze.
Step 4: Fold the top portion of the sub over. Serve hot and enjoy!
Expert Tips:
- Shred the cheese from a block for the best melt.
- I like to pre-cook the sausage ahead of time before adding to the subs. I know some people add it on raw, then bake, but I'm weird about raw meat touching things.
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Pizza Sub Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 subs 1x
Description
Homemade Pizza Subs are loaded with pepperoni, sausage and veggies for the best game day recipe. They are so easy to build in minutes, then they're oven baked until golden with crispy pepperoni and gooey cheese. Ready to eat in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ground sausage, italian or country sausage
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 14 ounce pizza sauce container, you only need about ½ a jar
- 1 and ½ cup mozzarella, shredded from the block
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded from the block
- 5 ounces pepperoni, cup and crisp hormel preferred
- ½ cup onions, sliced
- ½ cup banana peppers
- ½ cup mild cherry peppers, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Optional: balsamic glaze for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place a medium sized skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Cook the ground sausage in the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks, until no longer pink. Note: Don't overcook it, as it will continue to cook on the subs in the oven. Pour the sausage from the skillet onto a paper towel lined plate to remove excess grease and set aside.
- Open up the sub rolls and place on a cookie sheet. Spread on pizza sauce on both open sides, then top with a nice sprinkle of mozzarella, then parmesan cheese. Top the bottom half of the sub with all the pizza toppings you want. Note: If you add toppings to the top portion, it is difficult to close after baking. Add the cookie sheet to the oven with the subs open and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown with nice crisp toppings.
- Remove from the oven and top with balsamic glaze.
- Fold the top portion of the sub over. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Shred the cheese from a block for the best melt.
- I like to pre-cook the sausage ahead of time before adding to the subs. I know some people add it on raw, then bake, but I'm weird about raw meat touching things.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
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