Description
Crispy, golden Toasted Italian Sandwich delivers a symphony of Mediterranean flavors that dance across your palate. Layers of premium meats, zesty herbs, and melted cheese create a memorable culinary experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Protein:
- 1 large Italian hoagie roll or ciabatta bread
- 4 slices of deli salami
- 4 slices of deli ham
- 4 slices of pepperoni
- 2 slices of provolone cheese
Vegetables and Greens:
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 2 slices of tomato
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet or panini press at medium heat, ensuring an even cooking surface.
- Carefully split the hoagie roll horizontally, revealing the soft interior.
- Apply a smooth layer of mayonnaise across both halves of the bread’s inner surface.
- Arrange a generous layer of salami, ham, and pepperoni on the bottom bread half, creating a robust meat foundation.
- Position provolone cheese atop the meat layers for a creamy, melting element.
- Enhance the flavor profile by drizzling Italian dressing evenly across the ingredients.
- Sprinkle a delicate blend of salt and pepper to elevate the sandwich’s taste complexity.
- Gently close the sandwich, pressing the top bread half into position.
- Brush the exterior of the bread with olive oil, ensuring a uniform golden coating.
- Transfer the sandwich to the heated skillet or press, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the bread turns crispy and golden.
- Verify the cheese has melted completely and the meats are heated through.
- Remove from heat and carefully open the sandwich.
- Add crisp, shredded lettuce and fresh tomato slices for a refreshing crunch.
- Reassemble the sandwich, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Boost flavor intensity by using garlic-infused olive oil for brushing the bread’s exterior, creating a more aromatic and rich taste profile.
- Customize the sandwich for vegetarian diets by replacing meat with grilled portobello mushrooms or roasted eggplant slices, maintaining the robust Italian sandwich experience.
- Reduce calories by using whole wheat hoagie rolls and swapping regular mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or light mayo for a healthier alternative without compromising texture.
- Enhance melting qualities by covering the sandwich with a lid during toasting, ensuring even cheese distribution and preventing bread from burning while creating a perfectly crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1600 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg