Description
Delicious and hearty Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches loaded with deli meats, cheese, and flavorful herbs, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Italian sub rolls
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced salami
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced ham
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup banana peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the Italian sub rolls in half lengthwise, ensuring you don’t cut all the way through so they remain hinged at the bottom.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet, cut side up, making sure they fit comfortably without overcrowding.
- In a small bowl, melt the unsalted butter in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the melted butter.
- Stir the mixture until all the seasonings are well combined and dissolved in the butter.
- Brush the seasoned butter generously over the cut sides of the rolls, ensuring even coverage on both halves.
- Layer the deli-sliced salami on the bottom half of each sandwich, distributing it evenly.
- Follow the salami with a layer of deli-sliced ham, covering the entire bottom half of the rolls.
- Place a layer of deli-sliced pepperoni on top of the ham, making sure the pepperoni covers the entire sandwich.
- Add a layer of deli-sliced mozzarella cheese over the pepperoni, spreading it evenly across the sandwich.
- Top the mozzarella with a layer of deli-sliced provolone cheese, ensuring full coverage over the mozzarella.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top of the provolone cheese for added flavor and texture.
- Scatter the sliced roasted red peppers evenly over the cheese layers.
- Add the sliced black olives on top of the roasted red peppers.
- Layer the sliced banana peppers over the olives, evenly distributing them across the sandwich.
- Place a few fresh basil leaves over the banana peppers to add freshness and color.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the sandwiches for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is slightly crispy.
- Once baked, remove the sandwiches from the oven and let them cool for a minute.
- Carefully cut the sandwiches into individual portions, using a serrated knife.
- Serve the Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Brush the rolls generously with the seasoned butter to ensure maximum flavor absorption.
- For extra crunch, broil the sandwiches for 1-2 minutes after baking to crisp up the top.
- Feel free to substitute any of the deli meats for your favorite cold cuts or add more layers for a heartier sandwich.
- For a spicier kick, use hot banana peppers or add a drizzle of hot sauce.
- You can prepare the sandwiches ahead of time and refrigerate them before baking for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg