Hot Honey Pepperoni Melt with Crispy Fries
Crispy pepperoni, melted cheese, and a drizzle of hot honey on toasted bread, served alongside homemade fries. Ready in under 20 minutes—the ultimate indulgent weeknight sandwich.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 645
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 1 lb potatoes
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bread (ciabatta or sourdough), sliced
- 2 tbsp hot honey (or 2 tbsp honey mixed with pinch cayenne)
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Cut potatoes into fries, soak in water 5 minutes, then pat completely dry.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Fry potatoes in batches until golden, 8–10 minutes total. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; season with salt.
- 3
In the same skillet (no cleaning needed), layer 2 bread slices with pepperoni, mozzarella, and another slice of bread. Butter the outsides generously.
- 4
Lower heat to medium. Pan-fry each sandwich until bread is golden and cheese is melted, 3–4 minutes per side. Watch for sizzle and golden crust.
- 5
Transfer sandwich to a cutting board. Drizzle hot honey over the top, then slice in half diagonally.
- 6
Serve hot with fries on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- large skillet
- paper towels
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- spatula
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