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Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches Recipe

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These Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches combine a medley of flavorful Italian deli meats, cheeses, and vibrant toppings inside a hearty Italian sub roll. Brushed with a seasoned butter blend and baked to perfection, these sandwiches offer a crispy, golden exterior and melty, savory interior ideal for satisfying appetites at lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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Sandwich Base

  • 1 loaf Italian sub rolls

Seasoned Butter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Meats and Cheeses

  • 1/2 pound deli-sliced salami
  • 1/2 pound deli-sliced ham
  • 1/2 pound deli-sliced pepperoni
  • 1/2 pound deli-sliced mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 pound deli-sliced provolone cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup banana peppers, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to preheat while you prepare the sandwiches, ensuring it’s hot and ready to bake your grinders evenly.
  2. Prepare the seasoned butter: In a small bowl, combine melted unsalted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a fragrant mixture.
  3. Slice the Italian sub loaf: Carefully cut the Italian sub roll lengthwise, creating a pocket but not slicing all the way through, so the sandwich holds together after assembly and baking.
  4. Assemble the sandwich: Layer the deli-sliced salami, ham, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and provolone cheese inside the sub loaf. Add the roasted red peppers, sliced black olives, banana peppers, and fresh basil leaves on top of the meats and cheeses to create a balanced flavor profile.
  5. Brush with seasoned butter: Generously brush the outside and inside of the sandwich with the prepared seasoned butter mixture, making sure the entire surface is coated to achieve a golden crust and enhance flavor during baking.
  6. Bake the sandwiches: Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Serve and enjoy: Remove the sandwiches from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the cheese to set slightly for easier handling and maximum flavor.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the sandwich for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • Feel free to customize the meats and cheeses according to your preference or dietary needs.
  • Using fresh basil leaves adds bright herbal notes; substitute with spinach if unavailable.
  • These grinders are best served warm but can be refrigerated and reheated for leftovers.

Keywords: Italian sandwich, baked grinder, deli sandwich, Italian sub, melty cheese sandwich, party sandwich

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