Description
Delight in the bold and savory flavors of Chopped Italian Sandwiches, where layers of salami, pepperoni, turkey breast, fresh veggies, and provolone cheese come together in a tangy mayonnaise-based filling. Perfectly melted and toasted in the oven, these sandwiches offer a satisfying and easy-to-prepare meal ideal for lunch or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients
- 1/3 cup banana pepper rings
- 1/4 red onion, roughly chopped
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 6-8 pieces
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 4 ounces salami
- 4 ounces pepperoni
- 6 ounces turkey breast
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp banana pepper juice (from the jar of banana pepper rings)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 8 ounces provolone cheese
Other Ingredients
- 6 sub rolls
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Rolls: Preheat your oven to broil (High). Cut and open the sub rolls, laying them cut side up on a baking sheet. Evenly distribute the provolone cheese between the open sub rolls, then set the tray aside while preparing the filling.
- Chop the Filling Ingredients: On a large cutting board, layer the banana pepper rings, red onion, iceberg lettuce pieces, tomato slices, salami, pepperoni, and turkey breast. Begin chopping evenly by moving your knife in one direction, then switch to chopping in the opposite direction to ensure everything is finely chopped to your preferred size. Use the knife to gather and mix the ingredients as needed, then transfer all chopped ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the Filling: Add mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, and banana pepper juice to the bowl with the chopped ingredients. Toss everything thoroughly until well combined, creating the flavorful sandwich filling.
- Broil the Rolls and Cheese: Place the baking sheet with the prepared rolls and cheese into the oven. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, closely monitoring them to prevent burning. Remove from the oven as soon as the cheese melts and the sub rolls turn golden and toasted.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spoon generous amounts of the filling mixture onto the warm sub rolls. Serve immediately for a delicious and hearty Italian chopped sandwich experience.
Notes
- Keep a close eye while broiling to avoid burning the cheese and bread.
- You can adjust the chopped size of the filling to your preference for texture.
- For a spicier sandwich, add extra banana pepper rings or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.
- The sandwich filling can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours for convenience.
- Substitute provolone with mozzarella or American cheese if preferred.
