Description
Warm, cheesy baked Italian sub sandwiches layered with deli ham, salami, mortadella, banana peppers, red onion, and provolone cheese, served with Italian dressing and optional fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- 6 hoagie rolls, sliced lengthwise but not all the way through
- 18 slices deli ham
- 18 slices Genoa salami
- 18 slices mortadella (or other Italian deli meat like capicola/pepperoni)
- 1 cup sliced banana peppers
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 6 slices provolone cheese, halved
- Italian dressing, for serving
- Shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pepperoncinis (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the hoagie rolls, cut-side up, in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 5 minutes to lightly toast them.
- Remove the rolls from the oven. Layer the deli meats generously inside each roll: start with ham, then salami, and finally mortadella (or your chosen meats), folding the slices to fit.
- Distribute the sliced banana peppers over the meats, followed by the thinly sliced red onion if using.
- Place the halved provolone cheese slices on top of the meat and peppers, ensuring good coverage.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the rolls are nicely warmed through.
- Serve the hot baked Italian subs immediately with a drizzle of Italian dressing and optional fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, or extra pepperoncinis.
Notes
- Customize the deli meats based on preference; substitutes like capicola or pepperoni work well.
- For added crunch, serve with fresh shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes after baking.
- These subs are best enjoyed hot right out of the oven.