Easiest Way to Prepare Yummy Pepperoni Mozarella Melt

Pepperoni Mozarella Melt.

You can have Pepperoni Mozarella Melt using 9 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Pepperoni Mozarella Melt

1. Prepare 1 1/2 links of pepperoni.
2. It's 2 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil.
3. Prepare 1 of red onion, peeled, small dice.
4. It's 1 of serrano chile, cut into small rings.
5. It's 2 tsp. of red chile flakes.
6. It's 1/2 jar of store bought tomato sauce.
7. Prepare 1/2 lb. of fresh mozarella, thinly sliced.
8. You need 1 loaf of ciabatta, sliced 1 inch thick, drizzled with olive oil.
9. You need of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste).

Pepperoni Mozarella Melt step by step

1. For the Melt Sandwiches: In a food processor, add the pepperoni links and pulse until finely ground..
2. Preheat a non-stick saute pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion, chiles, and red pepper flakes and cook for 3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and pepperoni, stir to combine, and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the mozzarella slices on top and cover with the lid. Turn the heat down to medium-low and let the mozzarella melt on top, about 2 minutes..
3. Meanwhile, preheat a griddle pan. Drizzle the ciabatta slices with olive oil, place on the griddle and toast until golden brown on both sides..
4. Add the pepperoni mixture to one ciabatta slice and top with another ciabatta slice to serve..