ITALIAN HERO SANDWICH
Italian hero, sub, hoagie, grinder - this classic sandwich has many names, and every deli makes it differently. Its deliciousness lies in the proportion of rich-and-fatty ingredients to spicy-and-crunchy ones. For optimal structure and texture, start with crusty rolls with pillowy insides (or toast soft rolls). Use two to four types of cured meat for a range of umami, and plenty of lettuce and pickles to counterbalance them. Then assemble wisely: Shingle the meat and cheese across the rolls, then top with pickles, onions and dressed lettuce. Once put together, the wet ingredients are wrapped in meat so they're held in place and the bread doesn't get soggy. Wrap with parchment or wax paper for tidier eating and transporting.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, sandwiches, main course
Time 10m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse the red onion under cold water, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the red wine vinegar, dried oregano and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Arrange the rolls cut side up so they lie flat. Spread with a thin layer of mustard and/or mayonnaise, if using. Shingle the entire surface with the cheese, then the cured meats. Scatter an even layer of pickled peppers.
- Add the iceberg lettuce and olive oil to the onion-oregano mixture and toss until well coated. Season to taste with salt. Pile the lettuce on one side of the sandwich, then close the sandwich and press down lightly. If packing, wrap the sandwich tightly in parchment paper or foil, then cut in half crosswise. Sandwiches will keep for up to 4 hours refrigerated.
SIX-FOOT MEATLESS ITALIAN HERO
This sandwich serves many dainty folks or fewer rugged types. Preorder the bread from an Italian bakery or deli counter, and build first, season last. Success here is in achieving a perfect filling-to-bread ratio, a generousness with the seasonings, and the ability to close the sandwich around the filling without finding it woefully over- or under-stuffed when it's time to slice. It's a huge help to have on hand 8-inch wooden skewers, disposable gloves, a good serrated knife and an egg-slicer gadget. The assembly instructions here are meant to be helpful but not prescriptive, as I trust that everybody knows how to build a sandwich to their own liking.
Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton
Categories sandwiches, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 six-foot hero (serves 12 to 30, depending on the group)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Wash and dry bell peppers, iceberg, tomatoes, celery hearts and parsley.
- Grind artichokes in a food processor with the peeled garlic and a pinch or 2 of salt, until largely puréed but still textural, like tapenade. If a little loosening is needed, blend in a glug of olive oil.
- Using a sharp knife, shave celery crosswise. Transfer to a medium bowl, and add the artichoke purée. Season assertively with salt and pepper, plus a nice long drizzle of olive oil; toss well and then set aside.
- Slice everything else that was washed and dried into the thinnest slices you can manage. Thinly slice the red onions into rings, then cut the rings in half to create half-moons. (Full rings of thinly sliced red onion have a tendency to become stringy as they wilt inside a sandwich, creating a bit of a choking hazard.)
- When ready to assemble the sandwich (at least 1 hour before eating, though the assembled sandwich can sit up to 12 hours in a cool place), chop the parsley, and stir it into the artichoke-and-celery mixture. Taste that the mixture is highly seasoned to your liking.
- Set up an efficient workstation with enough counter space for the bread, and have all your mise en place in neat containers in front of you. If possible, put the vinegar, oil and mayonnaise into squeeze bottles, just as they do at delis and salad bars. Wear gloves to make separating slices of cheese and onion and tomatoes while assembling more "grippy."
- Hinge the bread horizontally without slicing all the way through. Be assertive in butterflying the loaf open - like breaking the spine on an open book - in order for it to lie flat enough to receive all the fillings without your having to hold it open along the way.
- Build by overlapping the ingredients, or "shingling" them, along the central channel of the hinged loaf in the following order: cheese, lettuce, tomato, bell pepper, artichoke-and-celery mixture, red onions, black olives, hard-boiled eggs, jalapeños and cubanelle peppers.
- Generously salt and pepper the whole thing, then zigzag squiggles of mayonnaise, squirts of vinegar and olive oil. Finish with a light dusting of oregano.
- Squeeze the sandwich closed, and insert 8-inch wooden skewers, driving them in diagonally to prevent the sandwich from springing back open. Trim a couple of inches off each end, then serve and slice to order.
SORT OF A HERO SANDWICH
Layers of bread hold this multilevel vegetable sandwich together. To transport: Place it on a round board or flat plate, and wrap tightly in plastic. Unwrap and slice just before serving.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut bread in half horizontally. Using a short serrated knife, carve out insides of bread, in whole pieces if possible. Using a long serrated knife, thinly slice inside pieces. Cover; set aside. Pull out any remaining bread from crusts, leaving 1/4-inch bread border. Cover crusts; set aside.
- Thinly slice mushrooms. Heat a grill to medium hot, or place a grill pan over high heat. Brush mushrooms with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Brush fennel with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Arrange filling in bottom of bread: First, cover with half the tomatoes, then half the onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with 3 tablespoons dressing. Cover with 1 cup basil, and top with a layer of sliced bread. The second layer is made up of half the mushrooms, then salt and pepper, dressing, basil, and bread. The third layer is peppers, salt and pepper, dressing, basil, and bread. The fourth layer is the remaining mushrooms, salt and pepper, dressing, basil, and bread. The fifth layer is fennel, salt and pepper, dressing, basil, and bread. The last layer is the remaining tomatoes, onions, salt and pepper, dressing, and basil.
- Place top of bread on bottom half, enclosing vegetables. Wrap with plastic; weight with heavy books. Let stand 45 minutes.
- Unwrap sandwich. Using a large serrated knife, cut into eight wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 13 g, Sodium 668 g
HERO SANDWICH
Make and share this Hero Sandwich recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lets.eat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the mayonnaise and italian salad dressing.
- Toss the lettuce with 1/4 cup of the dsressing mixture, set aside.
- Brush cut sides of bread with remaining dressing mixture. Fill bread with lettuce mixture, meat, tomatoes, american cheese and green pepper. Cut crosswise into 8 slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.4, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 44.2, Sodium 1166.1, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 29
MIGHTY HERO SANDWICH
My friend Valerie is a gracious hostess. Of all the dishes she's shared over the years, this hero sandwich stands out. It's easy and colorful, and the marinated veggies give it all kinds of oomph. -Kelley Boyce, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. Add tomato, mushrooms and onion; toss gently to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., Meanwhile, cut loaf horizontally in half. Hollow out both parts, leaving a 1/2-in.-thick shell (save removed bread for another use)., Drain marinated vegetables, reserving marinade. Brush marinade over inside of bread halves. Top bottom half with zucchini. Layer with half the marinated vegetables, half the turkey and 3 slices cheese; repeat layers. Replace top of loaf. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ITALIAN HERO SANDWICH
This is the sandwich to make when you want an attention grabber! At a good Italian delicatessen, you'll be able to find the peppers and sliced meats as well as a crusty loaf that will hold all the fixings. Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Outdoors Series,Picnics and Tailgates,by Diane Rossen Worthington (Time-Life Books, 1998).
Provided by Michigan Dreamer
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oregano, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Stir to mix well.
- Whisk in the olive oil until incorporated.
- On a work surface, lay out 3 long pieces of plastic wrap, placing them side by side and slightly overlapping.
- Place the bottom half of the loaf over the wrap.
- Spread the pepperoncini and cherry peppers over the bread.
- Scatter evenly with the lettuce and layer with the tomatoes.
- Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing.
- Layer the meats, one at a time, over the tomatoes, making sure to distribute them evenly.
- Top with a layer of provolone cheese.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the cut side of the top of the loaf.
- Place on the layered sandwich and enclose in the plastic.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or for up to 4 hours to develop the flavors.
- To serve, unwrap the sandwich and slice into large pieces about 3 to 4 inches wide.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.5, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 46.3, Sodium 1203, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 18.6
JOANNE'S SUPER HERO SANDWICH
This is so good.........you can be flexible and vary the cold cuts that you use according to personal preference! Must be done a day ahead, which makes for an easy serve.
Provided by DOREENBUCH
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 8h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and garlic. Season with parsley, oregano and pepper. stir in olives and mushrooms. Set aside.
- Cut the off top half of the bread. Scoop out the inside, and leave a 1/2 inch outside wall. Spoon 2/3 of the olive mixture into the bottom. Layer with turkey, ham, salami, mozzarella, lettuce and tomato. Pour remaining olive mixture on top, and replace the top half of bread. Wrap securely in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 91.9 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 2182.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
HOT HERO SANDWICHES
I love a great hero, and this did not disappoint. I like how this sandwich is heated, so the cheese gets nice and toasty. These would be great if you're having a crowd over. Or, if you're heading out for the night, make one for the hubby. All he'll have to do is heat it up. Easy peasy!
Provided by Laura Yoder
Categories Sandwiches
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Cut loaf in half lengthwise. Spread butter on cut sides and sprinkle with oregano.
- 2. On bottom half, layer ham, salami, pepperoni, cheese, tomato, onion and lettuce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and drizzle with Italian dressing. Top with upper half of loaf.
- 3. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and warm in a 300 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes to combine flavors. Remove from oven and cut into serving size peices. May be rewarmed in microwave oven.
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