Italian Party Sub
Servings 10 servings (may vary)
Ingredients
- Sub:
- 1 20 inch Italian or French bread loaf sliced in half
- 1 lb thinly sliced ham
- 6 oz sliced hard salami
- 4 oz sandwich size pepperoni
- 12 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Balsamic Onions:
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 2-3 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2-1 tsp sugar or sugar substitute [to taste]
- Basil Mayo:
- 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
- 2 tsp prepared basil pesto [I used Classico]
- Assorted toppings: lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pepperoncini, olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Have nearby a large sheet pan.
- Sub: Use a serrated knife to cut the sub through the middle. Remove some of the inside of the bread loaf, and freeze for later use
- Drizzle both sides of the bread lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic salt and Italian seasoning.
- Layer the meats and cheese starting with cheese, ending with deli meats. (Cheese serves as a tasty "glue" so, it's best to end the top layer with meat, so the top piece will be easily removable to add toppings and basil mayo later.)
- Place the top half on top, and wrap in aluminum foil. Place onto a cookie sheet.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes.
- Slice the sub into 2-inch portions and arrange on a platter.
- Serve with lettuce, sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, pepperocini slices and slice black olives if desired.
- To Prepare Balsamic Onions: Mix together white balsamic vinegar sweetened to your taste and the sliced onion. Chill well. (This can be done several hours in advance.)
- Basil Mayonnaise: Mix together mayonnaise and a prepared basil pesto. Refrigerate until serving.
Notes
This sub can made ahead of time, then wrapped in aluminum foil and refrigerated for a time saver. Allow to rest on the counter for 15 minutes before baking.