Grinder Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Calories
1525 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
Italian, American, Italian-American Fussion
Grinder Sandwich
Description
The Grinder Sandwich offers a balanced assembly of spicy, savory cured meats and creamy cheeses layered inside a sturdy Italian bread enhanced with Calabrian chili paste. The salad dressing complements the rich meats with acidity and a touch of heat, combining mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Baking the sandwich briefly softens the bread, melts the cheese, and warms the meats without compromising the freshness of the salad placed on top.
Serving the sandwich immediately after baking ensures contrast between the warm, melted interior and crisp, tangy salad. Slices of fresh tomato and raw onion layered with freshly grated parmesan add juiciness and sharpness that balance the richness. This sandwich works well for casual meals or gatherings.
The original notes suggest assembling ahead is possible but recommend adding the salad fresh before serving to avoid sogginess. For a pork-free variation, beef salami and turkey can be used instead of pork meats. The salad alone can be served with a protein separately, if preferred.
Ingredients
SALAD:
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano ground
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 garlic minced cloves
- 1/2 iceberg lettuce head of
- 3 pepperoncinis sliced
- salt to taste, kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt
SANDWICH:
- Italian bread or you could use hoagie loaves
- Calabrian chili paste
- 2 lices havarti cheese
- 2 lices Colby jack cheese
- 3 lices salami
- 3 lices prosciutto
- 3 lices pepperoni spicy
- Parmesan Cheese fresh
- 1 tomato
- 1 white onion
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- Parmesan Cheese to taste, freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the red onion to a bowl, pour some cold water over it, and let it sit. This will take away some of the bitterness. Whisk the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper, and garlic cloves. Add in the lettuce, onion, and pepperoncini, and give it a taste. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the bread in half and add Calabrian chili paste to both sides of the bread. Add the cheese to one of the halves. Add the meats to the other half. Transfer to the oven to bake for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the meat is warmed. Add the salad on top of the meat, along with a few slices of tomato, fresh onion, and parmesan cheese.
- Slice in half and enjoy. #grindersandwich
Notes
- Assemble the sandwich in advance and refrigerate, but add the salad fresh before reheating to avoid sogginess.
- You can substitute beef salami and turkey for pork products for a no-pork version.
- The salad can be served on its own with a protein for a lighter meal alternative.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1525 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1525kcal | 76% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 139g | 214% |
| Saturated Fat | 42g | 210% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 54g | 318% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 38g | 190% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 2365mg | 99% |
| Potassium | 955mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2415IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 839mg | 84% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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