Description
Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches combine layers of savory Italian deli meats, melty provolone cheese, and fresh vegetables on soft yet crusty sandwich rolls, baked together to create a warm, flavorful, and satisfying meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or snacks. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe brings classic Italian flavors right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Sandwich Rolls
- Italian sandwich rolls (soft with lightly crisp crust), quantity as needed
Meats
- Assorted Italian deli meats (salami, ham, capicola), quantity to preference
Cheese
- Provolone cheese slices, enough to cover sandwiches
Fresh Vegetables
- Crisp lettuce, as desired
- Sliced tomatoes, to preference
- Sliced onions, to taste
Seasonings & Extras
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Italian seasoning, to sprinkle
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional hot peppers or mustard, for added kick or tang
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice the sandwich rolls horizontally without cutting all the way through, creating a hinge. Lay out your deli meats, cheese, and vegetables for easy layering.
- Assemble the sandwiches: On each roll, evenly layer the Italian deli meats, followed by provolone cheese slices. Add thinly sliced tomatoes, onions, and crisp lettuce. Drizzle a little olive oil inside and sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for balanced flavor.
- Wrap and bake: Wrap each sandwich tightly in aluminum foil. Place the wrapped sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese melts and the bread is warmed through.
- Serve and enjoy: Carefully unwrap the sandwiches, slice if desired, and serve immediately for a warm, melty, and savory experience.
Notes
- Use fresh sandwich rolls with a slight crust to keep sandwiches crisp and sturdy after baking.
- Layer ingredients evenly but avoid overstuffing to ensure even baking and easy eating.
- Wrap sandwiches tightly in foil to trap steam and melt the cheese perfectly without drying out the bread.
- Drizzle olive oil minimally to add moisture and prevent dryness without making the bread soggy.
- Let sandwiches cool briefly for a minute before slicing to keep the fillings intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Italian grinder, baked sandwich, Italian sandwich, provolone, deli meats, easy sandwich recipe, melty cheese sandwich, Italian deli sandwich
