Description
Delightful Toasted Italian Sandwich combines robust flavors from classic Mediterranean ingredients, creating a mouthwatering lunch experience. Crusty bread, zesty meats, and melted cheese promise a delicious midday escape you’ll savor with every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 3 slices salami
- 3 slices ham
- 3 slices pepperoni
Cheese and Bread:
- 1 Italian sub roll or hoagie roll
- 2 slices provolone cheese
Vegetables, Condiments, and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) shredded lettuce
- 2 slices tomato
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) banana peppers
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Italian dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Italian seasoning
- Butter (for toasting)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 375°F (190°C), ensuring a perfectly crisp sandwich base.
- Carefully bisect the Italian roll horizontally, exposing the soft interior for flavor layering.
- Generously coat both interior bread surfaces with a smooth mayonnaise spread, creating a rich moisture barrier.
- Strategically arrange a savory foundation of salami, ham, and pepperoni across the bottom bread half, ensuring complete coverage.
- Delicately place provolone cheese atop the meat layer, allowing for optimal melting potential.
- Transfer the assembled sandwich onto a baking sheet, positioning it centrally for even toasting.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and toast for 6-8 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and completely melted cheese.
- Carefully extract the sandwich from the oven, noting its appetizing golden crispness.
- Enhance the sandwich with crisp lettuce leaves, fresh tomato slices, and tangy banana peppers for textural contrast.
- Drizzle Italian dressing across the vegetables, ensuring even distribution of zesty flavors.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the ingredients to elevate the overall taste profile.
- Gently crown the sandwich with the top bread half, pressing lightly to secure the components.
- Slice diagonally to create visually appealing halves and serve immediately while still warm and inviting.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality deli meats to elevate the sandwich’s overall taste and texture.
- Toast the bread slightly before adding ingredients to prevent sogginess and maintain crispiness.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like mozzarella or sharp cheddar for unique flavor profiles.
- For a lighter version, replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or mustard and use lean meats to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg