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Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches with Melted Mozzarella and Tangy Herb Salad

These Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches feature toasted deli meats, bubbly melted mozzarella, and a viral-famous creamy herb salad. A perfect 25-minute meal that balances hot, savory meats with a cold, zesty crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 645
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 Hoagie rolls 6-inch (15cm) rolls, split
  • 8 oz Deli ham 225g, thinly sliced
  • 6 oz Genoa salami 170g, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz Pepperoni 115g, large deli-style
  • 8 oz Mozzarella cheese 225g, sliced or shredded
  • 2 cups Iceberg lettuce 150g, finely shredded
  • 1/2 Red onion Small, sliced into thin rings
  • 1/4 cup Pepperoncini 40g, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Italian dressing 120ml, mayo-based
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano 1g
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper 1g, cracked

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet Large enough to fit 4 rolls
  • 1 Serrated Knife For clean bread slices
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For tossing the salad

Method
 

Toast the Sandwiches
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place split hoagie rolls open-faced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Fold slices of ham, salami, and pepperoni and layer them onto the bottom halves of the rolls. Ensure pepperoni edges are slightly exposed.
  3. Top with mozzarella. Bake for 8 minutes, then broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese has toasted brown bubbles and meat edges are crisp.
Prepare Salad and Assemble
  1. In a bowl, toss shredded lettuce, red onion, pepperoncini, dressing, oregano, and black pepper until fully coated.
  2. Pile the cold salad onto the hot, melted cheese. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 645kcalProtein: 31gFat: 42gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use a sturdy hoagie roll to prevent sogginess from the dressing.
Dress the salad immediately before serving to maintain the crunch of the iceberg lettuce.
Keyword Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches,Grinder Salad,Toasted Sub

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