Description
Loaded with Italian meats, cheese, and zesty toppings, this Baked Italian Sub Sandwich delivers maximum flavor in one epic bite. Crispy bread, melted provolone, and savory salami create a classic sandwich that’ll have your taste buds dancing with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- ¼ lb salami
- ¼ lb ham
- ¼ lb pepperoni or capicola
- ¼ lb roast beef
Bread and Cheese:
- 4 sub rolls or hoagie buns
- 8 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Condiments:
- ½ cup banana peppers or pepperoncini
- ¼ cup red onion
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Slice 4 sub rolls or hoagie buns lengthwise, keeping the bottom intact. This creates a pocket for your hearty fillings.
- Brush the interior of each roll with melted butter mixed with 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Layer ¼ lb ham across the bottom of each roll, ensuring even coverage.
- Add ¼ lb salami on top of the ham, creating a second meat layer.
- Place ¼ lb pepperoni or capicola over the salami, continuing the meaty foundation.
- Optional: Add ¼ lb roast beef for additional protein and richness.
- Distribute 2 slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese between the meat layers.
- Scatter ½ cup sliced banana peppers across the sandwich.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion over the peppers for a sharp bite.
- Drizzle ½ cup Italian dressing generously inside each roll.
- Wrap each prepared sub tightly in aluminum foil.
- Bake at 375°F for exactly 15 minutes to melt the cheese and heat the ingredients thoroughly.
- Remove from oven, unwrap carefully, and slice diagonally before serving hot.
Notes
- Toasting the roll insides creates a sturdy base that prevents soggy bottoms and adds delightful crunch.
- Wrapping in foil helps steam the sandwich, ensuring each bite stays moist and the cheese melts perfectly.
- For a low-carb version, swap sub rolls with large lettuce leaves or low-carb tortillas to keep the same delicious flavor profile.
- When selecting deli meats, ask for thin slices that layer easily and melt beautifully with the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg