Italian Grinder Sandwich Recipe

5 from 4 votes

Italian Grinder Sandwich Recipe

An Italian Grinder Sandwich combines a delicious Italian bread with a variety of meats, provolone cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing. Top this Italian hoagie with some shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion. Our new favorite sandwich!

Course Sandwich

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword Italian Grinder Sandwich, Italian Herb Bread

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 14

Total Time 34

Servings servings

Calories 598kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

1 pound Italian herb bread (or bread of your choice) - my homemade Italian Herb Bread is great!
2.5 oz. salami - sliced thin
2.5 oz. capocollo - sliced thin
2.5 oz. mortadella - sliced thin
2.5 oz. prosciutto - sliced thin
4 oz. ham
4 oz. provolone cheese - sliced thin
tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, and red onion

Italian Dressing:

I often double this dressing to have for extra sandwiches or salads.

1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Instructions

Make dressing. Combine the salad dressing ingredients in a mason jar and shake well.
1/4 cup olive oil, 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Prepare bread. Slice the sub roll in half the long way so that it opens up. Place on a baking sheet prepared with parchment paper.
1 pound Italian herb bread (or bread of your choice)
Add dressing and cheese. Brush some of the dressing on each side of the bread. Then add the cheese slices on both sides as well.
4 oz. provolone cheese
Bake. Place the sheet pan in a preheated 350 degree oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 12-15 minutes.
Add meats. Then add the Italian meats to the bottom half of the bread. You can place the pan back in the oven here to warm meats or not. Either way works well.
2.5 oz. salami, 2.5 oz. capocollo, 2.5 oz. mortadella, 2.5 oz. prosciutto, 4 oz. ham
Add toppings. Sprinkle the condiments on top of the baked deli meats. Add a sprinkle of Italian Seasoning, if desired.
tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, and red onion
Add the top bun to the sandwich. Then combine the halves to form a giant sub sandwich! Slice the hot submarine sandwich in about six thick slices.
Serve. Serve this deli sandwich with potato chips of your choice and some extra creamy Italian dressing for good measure!

Notes

This grinder sandwich can be served hot or cold.
These make a nice WOW presentation for game days or parties!
If you want to try the viral TikTok recipe, all you need to do is make a simple salad dressing with mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and Italian seasonings. It will be creamier than the one I use here.

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