Sándwiches italianos tostados tipo Grinder

Ingredientes

• 1 french bread loaf (18 inches long)
• 3 tablespoons softened butter
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces sliced deli ham
• 2 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
• 2 ounces thinly sliced salami
• 4 ounces provolone cheese (sliced)
• 8 ounces shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup diced tomato
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350˚F.

2. 2

   Cut the french bread loaf horizontally. Lay the halves on a baking sheet open side up.

3. 3

   Combine the butter, parmesan, garlic powder, and salt. Spread over the top half of the french bread loaf.

4. 4

   Layer the ham, pepperoni and salami on the bottom half of the bread, then top with the provolone cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the garlic butter is melted and bubbly.Optional: Broil for the last 1-2 minutes of the cook time to get extra browned crispy edges.

5. 5

   While the grinder sandwich bakes, make the grinder salad topping by whisking together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to form a dressing.Toss the lettuce, tomatoes, and peperoncini peppers together with the dressing.

6. 6

   Once the sandwich is done, add the grinder salad on top of the provolone and top with the garlic butter bread top. Cut into 4 large or 8 small, finger sized, sandwiches. Serve immediately.