Italian Hoagie Spread Food

THE BEST PHILLY STYLE ITALIAN HOAGIES

Steps:

• Slice the rolls lengthwise, cutting only half way through. Remove the thick, fluffy dough center of the bread and discard it. Set rolls aside.
• In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar and oregano; slowly add in the oil, whisking as you pour to emulsify the mixture.
• Drizzle a small amount of the oil/vinegar mixture on the rolls, then layer the cheese and meats.
• Top with the tomatoes, onions, lettuce, then peppers. Drizzle with additional oil/vinegar, cut in half, and serve!

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.

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.

HOAGIE SPREAD

Steps:

• Chop ham, salami, pepperoni, american cheese, provolone cheese and place in a large bowl.
• Chop tomatoes and onions and add to meat/cheese mixture.
• Add shredded lettuce and toss well.
• In a separate bowl mix italian dressing and mayonnaise.
• Add to meat/cheese/tomato/lettuce mixture and toss until blended.
• Serve with French or Italian bread.

THE WHOLE HOG HOAGIE

Steps:

• Cut the Italian loaf in half horizontally and spread the Roasted Red Pepper Spread onto the cut side of both halves. On one half, evenly layer on the ham, then the mortadella, salami and provolone. Top with the romaine, radicchio and tomatoes, then top with the other half of the loaf. Cut into 1-inch sandwiches and serve with Quick-Pickled Zucchini on the side.
• Put the red peppers, mayonnaise, vinegar, oregano, red chile flakes and garlic in a food processor and pulse to combine well.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, chile flakes and 3 cups water to a simmer. Cook until the salt has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
• Divide the dill, garlic, zucchini and onions evenly between 2 quart-size mason jars.
• Pour the hot liquid into the mason jars to cover the ingredients and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Serve immediately or cover with lids and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

ITALIAN HOAGIE SUPREMO (SUB OR GRINDER)

Steps:

• Slice the Italian bread lengthwise being careful not to cut completely through. Open the bread. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil onto both halves of the bread.
• Evenly distribute and lay out the leaves of lettuce, Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Prosciutto di Parma, Roast Beef, Pastrami, Capicola, Mortadella, Mozzarella Cheese, Provalone Cheese, Tomato, and Onion. Evenly spread the sliced and pitted Green Olives.
• Sprinkle with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan Cheese. If you like crushed red pepper flakes, sprinkle with the flakes. Drizzle with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil again. Close the bread and cut in half crosswise to make 2 hoagies.

ITALIAN HOAGIE DIP

Steps:

• Chop salami, ham, pepperoni, capicola, provolone, tomatoes, lettuce and onion into bite size pieces and place in large serving bowl. (don't use a food processor, pieces will be too small)
• Add both dressings, mayonnaise, garlic powder, oregano and stir together. If you are making this more than a few hours in advance do not add until closer to when you will be eating the dip (will be too soggy).
• Slice hoagie rolls as if you were slicing a loaf of bread and serve with dip.

SPECIAL ITALIAN HOAGIE WITH CHEESE, PEPPERS, AND FIVE MEATS

Steps:

• **Pick your favorite bottled pepper product.
• Cut the bread in half lengthwise; open it on the counter.
• Pull out some of the interior; sprinkle the oil and vinegar over the cut side of each half; distribute evenly.
• Lay the lettuce on one of the halves; spread it out evenly.
• Top with 2 thin layers of tomato slices (reserve remaining tomato slices); season with salt and pepper.
• Layer the meat and cheese, making sure each layer is distributed evenly along the length and width of the bread half.
• Layer in the following order: the ham, the sopressata, 1 ounce provolone, the prosciutto, the remaining provolone, the Genoa salami, and the cappicola.
• Top meats with the peppers and onion; spread them out evenly.
• Top with 2 thin layers of thin tomato slices.
• Season tomato with salt and pepper.
• Lay the second half of bread on top of the hoagie; cut in half crosswise and serve.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE HOAGIES (VEGETARIAN HOAGIE SANDWICHES)

Steps:

• Place onion rings in a small bowl and add cold water to cover. Set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Combine artichoke hearts, tomato, vinegar, oil and oregano in a medium bowl. Cut baguette into 4 equal lengths. Split each piece horizontally and pull out about half of the soft bread from each side. Drain the onions and pat dry.
• To assemble sandwiches, divide provolone among the bottom pieces of baguette. Spread on the artichoke mixture and top with the onion, lettuce and pepperoncini, if using. Cover with the baguette tops. Serve immediately.