Open Faced Pizza Hoagie Recipes

PIZZA HOAGIES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pizza sauce, olives, basil and oregano. Cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. , Cut 1/4 in. off the top of each roll; set aside. Carefully hollow out bottom of roll, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese inside each shell. Fill each with about 1/2 cup meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, gently pressing down to flatten. Replace bread tops. , Individually wrap four sandwiches tightly in foil; freeze for up to 3 months. Place remaining sandwiches on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until heated through. , To use frozen hoagies: Place foil wrapped hoagies on baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 60-70 minutes or until heated through.

OPEN-FACED PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, mushrooms, sugar and oregano; mix well. Spoon onto buns; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 2 minutes. , To freeze for quick lunches later, place the split and toasted buns on a baking sheet. Spoon the meat mixture onto buns; freeze for 1 hour. Transfer to freezer-safe airtight containers., To use frozen burgers: Thaw completely in the refrigerator. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat until heated through and cheese is melted, 2 minutes.

HOAGIE-STYLE PIZZA

Steps:

• Punch down and stretch pizza dough. Drizzle olive oil onto both sides and sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Rub in well, but do not saturate with oil. Grill pizza dough for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.
• Spread tapenade or chutney thinly onto crust. Lay a few slices of cured meat on top (in any order or amount) and serve at room temperature.
• In a medium saucepan, heat figs in chicken stock until warm and hydrated. Drain when ready.
• In a food processor, pulse together all of the remaining ingredients, including the figs. Place in a bowl and set aside until ready to assemble the pizza.
• In a food processor, pulse all the chutney ingredients. Place into a bowl and set aside until ready to assemble the pizza.

ITALIAN HOAGIE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°.
• Bake pizza dough for 7 to 9 minutes, just until golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ham, salami, tomatoes, and dressing; mix well. Spoon the mixture evenly over the prepared crust and top with the cheese.
• Sprinkle with the Italian Seasoning and bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and brown.