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Best Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches Recipe


  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x

Description

Baked Italian Grinder Sandwiches deliver restaurant-quality flavor at home with layers of savory deli meats, melty cheeses, seasoned garlic butter, and fresh Italian toppings baked to golden perfection.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Sandwich Components

  • 1 loaf Italian sub rolls
  • ½ lb deli-sliced salami
  • ½ lb deli-sliced ham
  • ½ lb deli-sliced pepperoni
  • ½ lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • ½ lb provolone cheese, sliced
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup roasted red peppers, sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • ¼ cup banana peppers, sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves

Seasoned Butter

  • ½ 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
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice Italian rolls lengthwise, keeping them hinged.
  3. Place rolls cut-side up on a baking sheet.
  4. Mix melted butter with all seasonings.
  5. Brush seasoned butter generously over rolls.
  6. Layer salami, ham, and pepperoni evenly.
  7. Add mozzarella and provolone cheese.
  8. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
  9. Layer roasted red peppers, olives, and banana peppers.
  10. Add fresh basil leaves.
  11. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is lightly crisp.
  12. Cool briefly, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality deli meats and avoid overbaking. Let sandwiches cool 1–2 minutes before slicing to keep layers intact.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 1350mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: italian grinder sandwiches, baked italian subs, hot italian sandwiches