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Pepperoni-Stuffed Pizza Uncrustables

by Laura Fuentes

July 6, 2022
updated Jul 11, 2023
5 from 11 votes
If you have cheese and pepperoni, then you've got everything it takes to make these epic pizza uncrustables for lunch today!
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Have cheese and pepperoni in the fridge? Then you’ve got what it takes to make these pizza uncrustables for lunch today! 

These are an epic savory twist on the classic PB & J uncrustable, and it’s quickly becoming a favorite. After one bite, you’ll quickly see why.  

pizza uncrustable packed into a lunch container with sliced apples and carrots.

Homemade Pizza Uncrustables

Once you see how easy it is to make these cheesy pizza uncrustables, you’ll skip the store-bought option for this homemade recipe. You get much more bang for your buck, and they can be customized with each child’s favorite toppings.

Grilling the uncrustable is optional but highly recommended. While the cheese won’t be super gooey and melted at lunchtime, the toasted bread and pizza flavors are all there.

Pizza Uncrustable Ingredients

Here’s everything you need to make these pizza uncrustables for lunch: 

  • Sandwich bread: use whole wheat or white bread.
  • Tomato sauce: jarred marinara or tomato basil taste great! 
  • Shredded cheese: Mozzarella, Provolone, or Italian cheese blends are perfect. 
  • Pepperoni: use regular or turkey pepperoni. 
  • Snacks: of course, we need fresh fruit and veggies to make this lunch complete. 

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How to Make Pizza Uncrustables

Let me show you how to assemble these uncrustables so the sandwich stays intact and every bite tastes like a cheesy pepperoni pizza! 

  1. Assemble the sandwich
    Spread the tomato sauce onto the center of one slice of bread and top with cheese, pepperoni, and the remaining slice of bread. *We all love a loaded pizza, but be careful not to overfill your uncrustable. 
  2. Crimp it
    Press the sandwich crimper or glass rim into the center and remove the outer crust. 
  3. Grill it- if you’d like
    Grill the uncrustables exactly like a grilled cheese sandwich. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool down to room temperature. 

Watch this quick video to see all the pizza uncrustables magic for yourself.

How to Pack Pizza Uncrustables for lunch

Now, let’s get this pizza uncrustable ready for the lunch bag. 

  1. Prep 
    Wash and slice the carrots and apple. Prepare and grill the uncrustable using the directions above.
  2. Keep it fresh
    Place the uncrustable into a lunch container, and pack the veggies and fruit into separate compartments. 
  3. Pack it up
    Transfer the lunch container into a lunch bag with an ice pack. How easy was that?!

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Can You Freeze Homemade Pepperoni Uncrustables?

These pizza uncrustables can be frozen once made and before toasting or grilling them. After you crimp the bread, place it in a sandwich-sized zip bag and freeze it. In the morning, you can pack it in the lunch bag frozen to thaw out by lunch.

Homemade Pizza Uncrustables

Laura Fuentes
5 from 11 votes
If you have cheese and pepperoni, then you’ve got everything it takes to make these epic pizza uncrustables for lunch today!
Servings: 1 lunch
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of bread
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons shredded cheese
  • 4 pepperoni
  • 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 1 apple, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Place the bread onto a flat surface and spread the tomato sauce onto the center of one slice. Top with cheese, pepperoni, and the remaining slice of bread.
  • Press the sandwich crimper or glass rim into the center of the sandwich, and remove the crusts.
  • Optional: grill the uncrustable in a lightly greased non-stick pan until both sides are golden. Remove from heat and allow it to cool down to room temperature.
  • Pack the uncrustable into a lunch container, making sure to keep it separate from the carrots and apple slices. Close the lunch container and pack it with an ice pack into a lunch bag.

Notes

Nutrition information is calculated without veggies and fruits.

Equipment

101 Packed Lunches
round sandwich crimper
Glass Lunch Containers

Nutrition

Serving: 1 lunchCalories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 636mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 198mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Amanda

    June 22, 2023 at 4:57 pm

    5 stars
    Can you freeze these like the “traditional” Uncrustables? I would love to make these ahead of time in bulk.

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    • MOMables - Laura

      June 23, 2023 at 5:03 pm

      These pizza uncrustables can be frozen once made and before toasting or grilling them. After you crimp the bread, place it in a sandwich-sized zip bag and freeze it. In the morning, you can pack it in the lunch bag frozen to thaw out by lunch.

      Reply
      • Hannah

        August 13, 2023 at 12:48 pm

        5 stars
        Turned out great and was easy!

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