Hot Italian Sandwiches
A delicious hot Italian-style sandwich perfect for meals or tailgates, featuring a variety of meats and cheeses.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Garlic Press
Ingredients
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 small clove garlic pressed or minced
Sandwich
- 1 large ciabatta baguette 24 inch from Trader Joe's
- ½-3/4 cup pesto
- 8-10 oz smoked turkey
- 12-15 slices salami
- 12-15 slices pepperoni
- fresh mozzarella cheese
- oven roasted tomatoes or fresh or sun-dried
- balsamic glaze optional
- olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Place mayo in a small bowl and press garlic into it. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to broil and place oven rack on the top.
- Cut ciabatta roll in half lengthwise and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Brush both sides of open baguette with olive oil and broil until golden brown.
- Spread pesto on one half and garlic-mayo on the other.
- Layer turkey, salami, and pepperoni over the mayo side.
- Place mozzarella over the pesto side and top with roasted tomatoes.
- Warm the sandwich in the oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melty.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using, then assemble the sandwich.
- Slice using a sharp knife.
Notes
Adjust measurements based on the type of bread used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
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