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baked italian sub Side view of a toasted Italian sub sandwich with melted cheese and lettuce dripping with dressing

Ultimate Baked Italian Sub

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This hot and melty sandwich is a game-changer for lunch or dinner. Loaded with layers of savory beef beef beef salami, turkey turkey turkey pepperoni, and smoked turkey breast, topped with bubbly provolone, and finished with a zesty, crunchy cool vegetable salad. It’s the famous ‘grinder’ style sandwich made right at home.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 large loaf soft Italian bread or French bread
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 oz sliced provolone cheese
  • 6 oz beef beef beef salami, thinly sliced
  • 6 oz turkey turkey turkey pepperoni
  • 8 oz smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded finely
  • 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup banana peppers or mild pepper rings
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the bread loaf open lengthwise, but keep it attached at the back if possible like a hinge. Place it open-faced on a large baking sheet.
  2. Mix the melted butter with the garlic powder. Brush this garlic butter mixture generously over the cut sides of the bread. Bake the empty bread for 3-5 minutes just to lightly toast it.
  3. Remove bread from the oven. Layer the bottom half with the beef beef beef salami, smoked turkey, and turkey turkey turkey pepperoni. Top the meats with the slices of provolone cheese.
  4. Return the sub to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly, and the meats are heated through.
  5. While the sandwich bakes, make the grinder salad. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, white vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss the shredded lettuce, onions, and banana peppers in this dressing until evenly coated.
  6. Remove the hot sub from the oven. Layer the sliced tomatoes on top of the melted cheese, then pile on the dressed lettuce mixture. Close the sandwich, press down gently, and slice into 6 individual portions to serve immediately.

Notes

To prevent the bread from getting soggy, serve immediately after adding the dressed salad. If you anticipate leftovers, keep the salad separate and add it just before eating. You can wrap the toasted sandwich in foil to keep warm for picnics.

  • Author: Cook Reel
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 1450mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Find it online: https://cookreel.com/baked-italian-sub/

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