Family Favorite Baked Italian Sub Food

TOASTED ITALIAN SUB SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
• Slice the hoagie roll in half, but not all the way through. Lay it open-faced on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Slather 1/2 Tablespoon of basil pesto on each inside half.
• Top each side with ham, salami, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese slices.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
• Top with the toppings of your choice.
• Drizzle with red wine vinegar and olive oil to taste.
• Give a sprinkle of salt and pepper and dried oregano.
• Fold to form a sandwich and serve warm.

FAMILY FAVORITE BAKED ITALIAN SUB

Steps:

• 1. Slice French bread lengthwise (or use 6 hoagie rolls). On bottom bun, layer meat, cheese, then veggies. (Veggies last if you plan to open after baking to add shredded lettuce.) Spread top bun generously with the sauce (dressing) of your choice. Wrap tightly in foil.
• 2. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350-375 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is melty. Carefully open foil and add shredded lettuce, if desired. Cut into individual servings or cut into 1 1/2" slices secured with a sandwich pick to serve as an appetizer for football parties.

FAMILY-FAVORITE ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour pepperoncini mixture over top. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred beef with 2 forks. Return beef and cooking juices to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on rolls. To make ahead: In a large resealable plastic freezer bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add roast; seal bag and freeze. To use, place filled freezer bag in refrigerator 48 hours or until roast is completely thawed. Cook and serve as directed. Freeze option: Freeze cooled, cooked beef mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

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.

EASY SUPER ITALIAN SUB

Steps:

• Spread bottom half of bread with MIRACLE WHIP.
• Fill with all remaining ingredients except Italian dressing.
• Drizzle with Italian dressing. Cut in half.

SUPER ITALIAN SUB

Steps:

• Cut bread in half lengthwise; hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). , In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano and pepper; brush on cut sides of bread. On the bottom half, layer half of the meats, cheeses and green pepper. Repeat layers. Replace bread top. Wrap tightly; refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Cut into 12 slices to serve.