Description
Rustic italian sandwich combines hearty bread, savory meats, and zesty spreads for a classic lunch experience. Layers of prosciutto, provolone, and aromatic herbs create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 hoagie roll or Italian bread
- 3 slices salami
- 3 slices pepperoni
- 2 slices ham
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tomato slices
- 3 – 4 slices red onion
- 2 – 3 lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons (tbsps) Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) butter (for toasting bread)
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet or panini press at medium heat to ensure optimal toasting temperature.
- Carefully split the hoagie roll horizontally, applying a light spread of mayonnaise on the interior surfaces for enhanced flavor.
- Meticulously arrange layers of salami, pepperoni, ham, and provolone cheese across the bottom half of the roll.
- Add fresh tomato slices, thinly sliced onion, and crisp lettuce on top of the meat and cheese layers.
- Enhance the sandwich’s flavor profile by drizzling Italian dressing evenly over the assembled ingredients.
- Gently close the sandwich with the top half of the hoagie roll, creating a complete layered structure.
- Melt a small amount of butter in the preheated skillet, creating a golden, crispy exterior.
- Carefully place the sandwich in the buttered skillet, applying gentle pressure with a spatula or press.
- Toast for 2-3 minutes on each side, watching for a golden-brown crust and ensuring the cheese becomes perfectly melted.
- Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while still warm and crispy.
Notes
- Toast the bread carefully to achieve a crispy golden exterior without burning, which adds delightful crunch and enhances flavor profile.
- Select high-quality deli meats and cheeses for more robust taste, ensuring meats are thinly sliced for better sandwich texture.
- Adjust heat to medium-low when grilling to guarantee even melting of cheese and prevent bread from scorching too quickly.
- Replace mayonnaise with olive oil or hummus for lighter, healthier alternatives that complement Italian sandwich ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 820 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1680 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg