Grinder Sandwich
This grinder sandwich is the ultimate sandwich. It's packed full of meats, cheeses, and fresh, acidic, and spicy veggies.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- ½ cup (112 g) mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves minced or grated
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- ¼ cup pepperoncini peppers finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- ½ head iceberg lettuce
For the Sandwiches:
- 2 Italian hoagie loaves
- 2 tablespoons Calabrian chili paste divided
- 3 ounces Muenster cheese thinly sliced
- 3 ounces Provolone cheese thinly sliced
- 3 ounces Salami thinly sliced
- 3 ounces Prosciutto thinly sliced
- 3 ounces Pepperoni thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parmesan
- 1 Tomato sliced
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (177 °C)
- Mix all the salad ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.½ cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 3 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes, 1 teaspoon ground oregano, ¼ cup pepperoncini peppers, ¼ cup red onion, ½ head iceberg lettuce
- Slice the hoagie loaves in half then spread Calabrian chili paste on both sides of the loaves.2 Italian hoagie loaves, 2 tablespoons Calabrian chili paste
- Add the cheese on one side of the bread and the meats on the other. Then place into oven to bake until cheese is melted and meat is warmed through.3 ounces Muenster cheese, 3 ounces Provolone cheese, 3 ounces Salami, 3 ounces Prosciutto, 3 ounces Pepperoni
- Add the salad onto the meat side then add a couple slices of fresh tomato and season with pepper, to taste. Sprinkle fresh parmesan.2 tablespoons Fresh parmesan, 1 Tomato, Black pepper
- Close the sandwich and gently press down on it to “smush” – next step is optional but highly recommended.
- Brush the top of the loaf with a light coat of olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning and parmesan on top. Bake for 5 minutes at 350 °F (177 °C) to brown the top and get it all nice and baked in.
- Slice in half and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, have your meats and cheeses sliced professionally at the deli.
- Use fresh bread, when possible.
- Make the salad ahead of time for best results.
- You can store the sandwich in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, but it will get soggy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 sandwich | Calories: 1500 kcal | Carbohydrates: 48 g | Protein: 54 g | Fat: 121 g | Saturated Fat: 41 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 201 mg | Sodium: 3830 mg | Potassium: 936 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 11 g
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