Description
These Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches are loaded with layers of savory Italian meats, melty cheeses, and a garlic-herb butter baked onto crusty sub rolls. They deliver classic deli flavor with warm, toasted perfection, making them ideal for weeknight dinners, parties, or game-day meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Italian sub rolls
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 lb deli-sliced salami
- 1/2 lb deli-sliced ham
- 1/2 lb deli-sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 lb deli-sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 lb deli-sliced provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup banana peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice Italian sub rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
- Place rolls cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Mix melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush seasoned butter generously over the cut sides of the rolls.
- Layer salami, ham, and pepperoni evenly onto the rolls.
- Add mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan cheese on top of the meats.
- Top with roasted red peppers, black olives, banana peppers, and fresh basil.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is lightly golden.
- Cool briefly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Use sturdy bakery-style rolls to prevent sogginess. These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh from the oven while the cheese is hot and melty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1850mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: baked italian grinder, italian sub sandwiches, hot grinder sandwiches