Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches
This easy baked Italian Grinder Sandwich is stuffed full of meat, melty cheese, and a tangy, crisp salad inside toasty French bread.
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 french bread loaf 18 inches long
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces sliced deli ham
- 2 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
- 2 ounces thinly sliced salami
- 4 ounces provolone cheese sliced
- 8 ounces shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomato
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice your french bread loaf lengthwise, lay it cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Mix the butter with parmesan, garlic powder, and salt. Spread over the bread’s cut sides.
- Layer deli ham, pepperoni, salami, and provolone cheese on one half of the bread loaf.
- Top the meats with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and pepperoncini peppers.
- Close the sandwich by placing the other bread half on top.
- Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until golden browned and cheese is melted.
- While baking, make salad dressing by mixing mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Once done, add the grinder salad on top of the provolone and top with the other bread half. Cut and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best taste and crunch. Store leftovers tightly wrapped to maintain freshness.