Description
These Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches are a deliciously hearty and flavorful treat perfect for lunch or dinner. Featuring layers of salami, chicken ham, pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan cheese, combined with fresh veggies and herbs, all nestled inside buttery, herb-seasoned Italian sub rolls and baked to melty, crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Rolls
- 1 loaf Italian sub rolls
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Meats
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced salami
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced chicken ham
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced pepperoni
Cheeses
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced provolone cheese
- Parmesan cheese, as desired (quantity not specified)
Fresh Veggies and Herbs
- Roasted red peppers
- Black olives
- Banana peppers
- Fresh basil leaves
Seasonings for Butter
- Garlic powder (quantity to taste)
- Onion powder (quantity to taste)
- Dried oregano (quantity to taste)
- Dried basil (quantity to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (quantity to taste)
- Salt (quantity to taste)
- Black pepper (quantity to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the sandwiches.
- Slice Subs: Slice the Italian sub rolls in half lengthwise, but keep them hinged to hold fillings securely.
- Prepare Seasoned Butter: Melt the unsalted butter and mix in garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful spread.
- Butter the Rolls: Brush the seasoned butter mixture evenly onto the cut sides of each roll to add moisture and flavor.
- Layer Fillings: Begin layering deli meats starting with salami, followed by chicken ham, pepperoni, then add slices of mozzarella and provolone cheese, and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top for extra richness.
- Add Fresh Veggies and Herbs: Top the sandwiches with roasted red peppers, black olives, banana peppers, and fresh basil leaves for vibrant flavor and texture.
- Bake Sandwiches: Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking tray and bake for approximately 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the bread’s edges turn slightly crispy.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the sandwiches from the oven and let them cool for about a minute before slicing into portions for serving.
Notes
- Use freshly baked Italian sub rolls for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
- Parmesan cheese quantity is flexible; add as much as you prefer for extra sharpness.
- To save time, you can prepare the seasoned butter mixture in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to customize with other veggies or substitute meats based on preference.
