Hearty New England Grinder Sandwich (Printable Version)

A hearty New England classic with layers of melty cheeses, premium deli meats, and a zesty, crunchy lettuce-based topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Sandwich

01 - 1 large French bread loaf or 4 sub rolls
02 - 4 slices provolone cheese
03 - 4 slices Swiss cheese
04 - 4 slices pepper jack cheese
05 - 4 slices salami
06 - 4 slices ham
07 - 4 slices prosciutto
08 - 4 slices roasted turkey
09 - 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
10 - ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Topping Mix

11 - 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
12 - ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
13 - ⅓ cup sliced pepperoncini
14 - ½ cup mayonnaise
15 - ½ cup Italian dressing
16 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
17 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
18 - 1 teaspoon minced garlic
19 - ½ teaspoon salt
20 - ½ teaspoon pepper

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place oven rack in the middle position.
02 - Slice the bread horizontally and lay both sides open on a rimmed baking sheet.
03 - On one half, layer provolone, Swiss, and pepper jack cheeses. On the other, layer salami, ham, prosciutto, and turkey.
04 - Bake for 5 minutes, until cheese melts and meats are warm.
05 - While baking, combine all topping mix ingredients in a bowl and toss well.
06 - Remove sandwich from oven.
07 - On the cheese side, layer the tossed topping mix. Add sliced tomatoes and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
08 - Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the meat side.
09 - Close the sandwich, cut into 4 portions, and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses easily available deli ingredients
  • Customizable to your preference
  • Makes enough to feed a family or hungry guests
  • Perfect balance of textures and flavors
02 -
  • Heating the meats and melting the cheese creates a temperature contrast with the cool, crisp topping
  • The sandwich is best eaten immediately after assembly for optimal texture
  • This recipe easily doubles for larger gatherings
  • Each sandwich provides a complete meal with protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates
03 -
  • Allow meat and cheese to come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before assembling for better melting and flavor
  • Hollow out some of the bread interior if using a very thick loaf to improve the meat to bread ratio
  • Press down gently on the assembled sandwich before cutting to help it hold together when eating

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