Salami vs Pepperoni (+ Pepperoni Pizza Bowl Recipe)
America’s most beloved pizza topping, pepperoni, is a type of salami, so what’s the difference of salami vs pepperoni? While they are both cured dry sausages, they have some distinct differences including the ingredients used, taste, textures, ways to enjoy them, and even their historical origins.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 mild Italian sausage casing removed
- 1 cup white mushrooms sliced
- ½ medium onion yellow or white
- ½ green bell pepper
- 2 cups pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- ½ cup pepperoni slices about 4 oz
- 2 cups shredded cheese three-cheese blend (see note)
- Romesan Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven’s broiler, or alternatively heat to 425°F. Set aside 4 ramekins or other 6-inch oven-safe dishes. Get all your ingredients ready.
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the sausage and fry until browned, about 5 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break up large clumps and stir the meat from the time to time.
- Remove the cooked sausage to a plate. Wipe the pan with paper towels to remove excess grease.
- Add the onions, mushrooms and green peppers to the pan and fry for several minutes until softened slightly.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet. Brush the bottoms with pizza sauce. Add a layer of cheese. Then add a layer of cooked sausage and a layer of onion mixture.
- Finish by brushing with more sauce and topping with more cheese. Then sprinkle parmesan and Italian seasoning.
- Place the baking sheet with the pizza bowls into the preheated oven. Broil or bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the ramekins from the oven. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.