Hot Italian Hoagie Food

REAL ITALIAN HOAGIE

Steps:

• Slice the rolls, but not all the way through.
• Place the vinegar and oregano in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.
• Remove some of the bread from the center of each half of roll.(if desired)
• Drizzle a little of the olive oil mixture on the bread.
• Place first the meats, then the cheese in layers.
• Top with the tomatoes, onions, then the lettuce. Drizzle with more of the dressing, as desired.

HOT HOAGIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the butter and Italian salad dressing mix until smooth.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of butter mixture on the inside of each hoagie bun.
• On the bottom of each hoagie bun, place one slice of meat, two slices of cheese then another slice of meat.
• Place tops of buns onto sandwiches.
• Spread 1 tablespoon butter mixture on the top of each bun.
• Place sandwiches onto a baking sheet.
• Broil 2-3 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.

ITALIAN SUB SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the bread cubes and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, toss the giardiniera in a large bowl with the basil, olives, peppers, romaine, mortadella, prosciutto, capicola, salami, provolone and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Drizzle with the giardiniera brine and toss. Let sit about 20 minutes to let the flavors combine.
• Add the croutons to the salad and toss. Divide among bowls.

SAUSAGE HOAGIES

Steps:

• For the spread: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Calabrian chili paste, lemon zest and salt. Set aside.
• For the sandwich: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and sausage and cook, breaking the sausage into large pieces with a wooden spoon, until golden brown, cooked through and crispy in parts, about 15 minutes. Drain off excess fat if necessary.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the arugula, basil, cider vinegar and salt. Toss well to coat.
• Split the rolls in half horizontally, leaving one side intact. Open the rolls like a book and remove and discard some of the inside of the bread. Spread 1/3 cup of the spicy mayonnaise evenly on each roll. Fill the bottom half of each roll with the crispy sausage mixture. Fill the top half of each roll with 3/4 cup of the giardiniera. Divide the dressed arugula between the sandwiches and close them, pressing gently on the top. Cut each sandwich in half 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.

HOAGIE DIP

Steps:

• Layer all the cheese and meat on cutting surface and cut into long thin slices and then cut across to obtain small squares of meat and cheese.
• Put in bowl and add onion, oregano and mayonnaise and peppers if using hot peppers.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve add tomatoes and shredded lettuce,mixing well.
• Serve with slices of bread rounds or crackers.

HOT ITALIAN PARTY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º. Cut rolls horizontally in half; place roll bottoms in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Mix mayonnaise and pesto until combined. Spread over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottoms with mozzarella cheese, ham, salami, pastrami, giardiniera, shredded Parmesan cheese, basil leaves and red onion. Place bun tops over filling and gently press to flatten. , Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with salad dressing. Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Cool slightly before cutting. Serve with pepperoncini and additional giardiniera if desired.

ITALIAN MIXED SUB (HOT OR COLD)

Steps:

• Slice sub rolls all the way through& sprinkle each inside half with oil& vinegar mixture (or bottled italian dressing).
• Spread a little mayo on top of that& add your lettuce, tomato& onion& roasted peppers on the bottom half.
• Layer your meats on top of each other (fold each slice to fit on the roll) and top with cheese.
• Eat cold or put in 450° oven on a cookie sheet until cheese melts& rolls are lightly browned.

ITALIAN HOAGIE SPREAD

Steps:

• In medium bowl stir together turkey, salami, cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, pepperoncini peppers, salad dressing and red pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Just before serving, stir in tomatoes. Serve with KEEBLER TOWN HOUSE FLIPSIDES Original crackers.