Baked Italian Sandwich Food

BAKED ITALIAN SUB SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Brush the cut sides of the rolls with Italian Dressing.
• Layer the bottom halves with Meats, Cheeses, Onion and Tomato.
• Replace Hoagie tops.
• Wrap each sandwich in foil, tightly.
• Bake 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Remove foil and serve.

ITALIAN SUBS

Steps:

• Soak the onion slices in a large bowl of cold water, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, split the bread lengthwise, then pull out some of the bread from the inside. Drizzle 2 tablespoons each vinegar and olive oil on the bottom half. Season with salt and pepper.
• Layer the cheese and meat on the bottom half of the bread. Drain the onion and pat dry. Top the meat with the onion, lettuce, pepperoncini (if using) and tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons each vinegar and olive oil and sprinkle with the oregano. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle the cut side of the bread top with the remaining 1 tablespoon each vinegar and olive oil, then place on top of the sandwich. Cut into 4 pieces.

GRILLED ITALIAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute peppers in oil just until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter, mustard, chives, garlic and pepper flakes., Cut bread into 1/2-in. slices, leaving slices attached at the bottom. Cut loaf through the two center slices, separating loaf into two halves. Cut off and discard end slices. Place each loaf on heavy-duty foil coated with cooking spray. Spread butter mixture between every other slice. Alongside buttered slices, insert cheese, meat and peppers, using provolone cheese and salami in one loaf and cheddar cheese and roast beef in the other., Wrap each loaf tightly in foil; place on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Using a serrated knife, separate sandwiches.

BAKED ITALIAN SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350.
• 2. Lightly spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Roll one of the cans of croissants in the bottom.
• 3. Layer honey ham, 1/2 provolone, pepperoni, 1/2 mozzarella, capicola ham, provolone, hard salami, mozzarella, then other can of croissant.
• 4. Cover with foil. Bake 20 minutes, remove foil & bake for additional 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• 5. For Mariana Sauce: In a small saucepan, add garlic, & dry seasonings, over medium heat. Add tomatoes, paste & water. Stir well to combine. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until sandwich is done. (I started this step as soon as I put sandwich in the oven.)

ITALIAN SUBS - RESTAURANT STYLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes and onion. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, parsley, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes and oregano. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.
• Spread the submarine rolls open, and layer the Capacola, salami, prosciutto, and provolone cheese evenly on each roll. Top with some of the salad, and as many pickle slices as desired. Close the rolls and serve.

BAKED DELI FOCACCIA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut focaccia horizontally in half; spread pesto over cut sides. On bread bottom, layer the ham, turkey, pastrami, cheese, onion and tomato. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Replace bread top; wrap sandwich in foil.Place on a baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut into wedges.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Stir together chicken, mozzarella, olives, sun dried tomatoes, pepperoncini, and roasted red peppers.
• Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray (such as Pam) and place over medium-high heat. Divide Parmesan into 4 small piles (about 1 tablespoon each) spreading slightly. Top with 4 slices of bread.
• Pile chicken mixture onto half the bread and cook for a minute or two until cheese is crusty. Close sandwiches and reduce heat ot medium. Cook for a minute or to two on each side or until bread is golden and filling is warm.