Stuffed Italian Deli Sandwich Food

STUFFED ITALIAN DELI SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cut thin slice off top of bread loaf; reserve for later use. Remove bread from inside of bottom of loaf, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shell. Discard removed bread or reserve for another use.
• Spread half the pesto sauce evenly onto inside of bread shell; fill with layers of half each of the meats and provolone. Top with bruschetta. Repeat layers of meats and provolone; top with onions and peppers. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Spread remaining pesto sauce onto cut side of top of bread; place, cut side down, over sandwich, pressing firmly into sandwich filling to secure. Wrap tightly with foil; place on baking sheet. Top sandwich with second baking sheet.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until sandwich is heated through.

BAKED DELI SANDWICH

Steps:

• On a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, roll dough into a small rectangle. Let rest for 5-10 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the butter and seasonings. Roll out dough into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Brush with half of the butter mixture. Layer ham, mozzarella cheese, turkey and cheddar cheese lengthwise over half of the dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Fold dough over and pinch firmly to seal. Brush with remaining butter mixture., Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into 1-in. slices. Serve immediately with pizza sauce if desired.

ITALIAN DELI SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a food processor, with a metal blade, process the basil, parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, water, fresh garlic and olive oil, until a paste is formed.
• Spread the mixture evenly between the bread slices.
• Layer ONE side of the roll with peppers, mozzarella cheese Italian prosciutto and arugula, top with a thin layer of onions and/or olives (if using).
• Top with bread.
• Cut, wrap in plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate until serving.
• All ingredients may be doubled or tripled for more sandwiches.

LAYERED PICNIC LOAVES

Steps:

• Cut loaves in half horizontally; hollow out tops and bottoms, leaving 1/2-in. shells (discard removed bread or save for another use). , Combine oil and garlic; brush inside bread shells. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Layer bottom of each loaf with a fourth of each: roast beef, mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, salami, artichokes, salad greens, chicken and onion. Repeat layers. Season with salt, pepper and remaining Italian seasoning. , Drizzle with remaining oil mixture if desired. Replace bread tops; wrap tightly and refrigerate at least 1 hour before slicing.