Name: Italian Grinder Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Bread:; 1 loaf French bread; Mayo with avocado oil, or butter (for spreading); Garlic powder; Parsley; Meats & Cheeses:; Turkey breast slices; Salami slices; Pepperoni slices, sandwich sized; Provolone cheese slices; Swiss cheese slices; Grinder Salad:; 8 oz shredded lettuce; Sliced red onions; Chopped pepperoncinis; Chopped pickles; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; Submarine dressing (a few tablespoons); Pinch red pepper flakes; Salt & pepper; Finishing:; 1 tbsp melted butter; Grated Parmesan cheese

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Ingredients

(Servings: 8)

Bread

1 loaf French bread

Mayo with avocado oil, or butter (for spreading)

Garlic powder

Parsley

Meats & Cheeses

Turkey breast slices

Salami slices

Pepperoni slices, sandwich sized

Provolone cheese slices

Swiss cheese slices

Grinder Salad

8 oz shredded lettuce

Sliced red onions

Chopped pepperoncinis

Chopped pickles

1/2 cup mayonnaise

Submarine dressing (a few tablespoons)

Pinch red pepper flakes

Salt & pepper

Finishing

1 tbsp melted butter

Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

Prep the French bread:
Slice the loaf in half lengthwise.
Pull out some of the inside bread to hollow it slightly.
Spread mayo or butter on both cut sides.
Sprinkle with garlic powder + parsley.
Bake at 400°F for 5–7 minutes until lightly toasted.

Add meats & cheeses:
Layer turkey, salami, and pepperoni.
Add provolone + Swiss over the meats.
Return to the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts.

Make the grinder salad:
In a bowl, mix
Shredded lettuce
Red onions
Pepperoncinis
Pickles
Mayo
Submarine dressing
Red pepper flakes
Salt & pepper
Banana peppers, if using them.
Stir until everything is coated and creamy.

Assemble:
Remove the sandwich from the oven.
Add tomato slices if you use them.
Spoon the grinder salad over the meats and cheese.
Close the sandwich.

Finish:
Brush the top with melted butter.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
Slice into 4 sandwiches per each loaf of french bread.
Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,000kcal

50%
Fat

60g

92%
Saturated Fat

20g

100%
Carbohydrates

60g

20%
Fiber

5g

20%
Sugar

10g

20%
Protein

50g

100%
Cholesterol

100mg

33%
Sodium

2,000mg

83%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

Hollowing the French bread keeps it from getting soggy.
Swiss + provolone melt beautifully together and give that deli flavor.
Grinder salad can be made ahead and stored for 24 hours.
Add banana peppers if you want extra tang.
Toasting the bread with mayo gives a crisp, golden edge.

Italian Grinder Sandwich