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Grinder Sandwich

This classic New England-style Grinder Sandwich is stacked high with layers of meats, cheeses, and a zesty topping mix.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian American
Keyword grinder, sandwich recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 935kcal
Author Jillian Wade
Cost $11.13

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • serrated knife
  • cutting board
  • small mixing bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or spoon

Ingredients

FOR THE SANDWICH:

  • 1 large French bread or 4 sub rolls
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 4 slices salami
  • 4 slices ham
  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • 4 slices roasted turkey
  • 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes sliced
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

TOPPINGS:

  • 2 cups shredded Iceberg lettuce
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup sliced pepperoncini
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Italian dressing
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
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Instructions

  • Move the oven rack to the middle position. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Slice the French bread so it opens horizontally. Lay the French bread on a rimmed cookie sheet.
  • Layer the provolone, Swiss, and pepper Jack over one side of the bread and the meats over the other side of the bread. Bake for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the meat is warm.
  • In a bowl, add shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, pepperoncini, mayonnaise, Italian dressing, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Remove the sandwich from the oven. On the cheese side, add a generous layer of the prepared toppings. Then, layer the sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the meat side with grated Parmesan. 
  • Close the sandwich. Cut into 4 subs and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 935kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 2428mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 589mg | Iron: 5mg