Description
Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion from family lunches to game day gatherings. These warm, toasted hoagie rolls are generously filled with layers of savory Italian meats, melty cheeses, zesty marinara, and fresh veggies, creating a delightful blend of bold flavors and comforting textures in every bite. Whether you enjoy them at a cozy dinner or as an impressive party dish, these sandwiches are sure to please everyone, making them a must-try recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Italian sub rolls
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced salami
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced chicken ham
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced provolone cheese
- Fresh veggies (roasted red peppers, black olives, banana peppers)
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the Italian sub rolls in half lengthwise, keeping them hinged.
- Melt the unsalted butter and mix with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the seasoned butter onto the cut sides of each roll.
- Layer the sandwich fillings starting with salami, followed by chicken ham, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add roasted red peppers, black olives, banana peppers, and fresh basil leaves.
- Bake for about 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is slightly crispy.
- Allow cooling for a minute before slicing into portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1220mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg