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Grinder Sandwich

This is the best version of the tiktok famous grinder sandwich, with tons of italian seasoning, a variety of meats, crunchy tangy salad, and classic italian sub dressing. It's one of my family's favorite sandwich recipes and I know it'll be yours as well!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 669 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Parmesan Herbed Garlic Butter
  • 8 tsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano or basil finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Grinder Salad
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce
  • 2 Pepperoncini peppers thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely minced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
Grinder Sandwich
  • 2 hoagie rolls or 1 large Italian loaf
  • lices of preferred cheese
  • lices of deli meats
  • 1 beefsteak or heirloom tomato sliced thickly
  • 1 ripe Hass avocado thinly sliced

Instructions

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  1. Garlic Butter Rolls
  2. Preheat your oven to 'low broil'.
  3. Mix together the melted butter, garlic paste, fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
  4. Place the the bread rolls onto a baking sheet, then generously brush the tops with the garlic butter. Toast in the preheated oven for up to 5 minutes.
  5. Make the Grinder Salad
  6. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, garlic paste, iceberg lettuce, pepperoncini peppers, fresh parsley, and red onion slices until everything is well combined.
  7. Let marinate while you build the rest of the sandwich.
  8. Build the Grinder Sandwich
  9. Open the toasted rolls and smear the rest of the butter on the inside of the bread, then top with your meats and cheeses.
  10. Toast the sandwich again for a few minutes under the low broiler until the cheese melts, then top the sandwich with slices of tomato, avocado (if using), and the grinder salad.
  11. Fold the top of the bread over the sandwich, give it a squish, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Prep all components separately and assemble right before you eat, the salad can make the bread really soggy if it sits for too long.
  • The grinder salad can be made a day ahead of time. Leftover salad can stay in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Don't have Italian seasoning? Stir dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, and garlic powder together for a quick mix.
  • To make the onions more palatable, less sharp, and remove the aftertaste, soak the red onion slices in cold water for about 10 minutes before using.
  • You can use whatever you like, but the original recipe calls for:
  • Provolone Cheese
  • Ham
  • Turkey
  • Prosciutto
  • Salami

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 669kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 34g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 1183mg (49%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 669

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 669kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34g 200%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 1183mg 49%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.