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Pressed Italian Picnic Sandwiches
Pressed Italian Picnic Sandwiches are packed full of flavor and perfect for brunches, parties, baby showers, bridal showers, picnics, and more. Your guests will be impressed!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Calories: 423 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
Pesto
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves loosely packed
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
Sandwiches
- 1 loaf focaccia
- 1 pound deli sliced chicken
- 1/2 pound deli sliced salami
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncinis
- 1 (12 ounce jar) roasted red bell peppers roughly chopped
- 16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
Instructions
- Make the pesto by combining basil, garlic, parmsean, olive oil, and walnuts in a food processor or bender. Blend until fairly smooth.
- Cut the focaccia loves in half carefully. Spread the pesto on the top halves and set aside.
- On the bottom halves layer sliced chicken breast, and salami.
- Mix sun-dried tomatoes, olives, pepperoncinis, and roasted red bell peppers in a small bowl. Sprinkle over meat layer.
- Top with slices of fresh mozzarella to cover the entire sandwich.
- Place pesto covered top half of the focaccia onto the sandwich. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Place the wrapped sandwiches onto a baking sheet. Place another baking sheet on top of the sandwiches. Place 2 heavy books or weights on the top baking sheet to squish the sandwiches. Place in the fridge, books and all, for 12 hours.
- Once 12 hours have passed, unwrap the sandwiches and slice into square for serving. Wrap in wax paper and cooking twine for a cutesy presentation.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
423kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1090mg
(45%)
Potassium
375mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
587IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
248mg
(25%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 587IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 248mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.