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Grinder Sandwich

If you're looking for an easy and satisfying lunch, you can't go wrong with a grinder sandwich. This simple dish is made by stuffing a variety of meats, cheese, and vegetables into a loaf of bread, and it's perfect for those days when you don't have time to cook. Plus, there are endless variations so you can customize your grinder to fit your taste preferences.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 475kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Ingredients

  • 6 slices Deli thin Smoked Ham
  • 6 slices Deli thin Turkey Breast
  • 8 slices Deli thin wide Pepperoni
  • 8 slices Deli thin Genoa Salami
  • 4 slices Deli thin Provolone
  • 4 slices Deli thin Smoked Cheddar
  • 4 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoon spicy mustard
  • 2 leaves Lettuce
  • 6 slices Onion sliced thin
  • 6 slices Tomato sliced thin
  • 4 Thin sliced Dill or Bread & Butter pickle slice
  • 2 tablespoon Italian Salad dressing
  • 2 10" - 12" Hoagie or Sub rolls or french bread
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs
  • salt
  • pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Cut the bread in half the length of the roll or loaf. Toast or leave untoasted, your option.
    2 10" - 12" Hoagie or Sub rolls
  • Slather mayonnaise on one side of the hoagie, and mustard on the other.
    4 tablespoon spicy mustard, 4 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • On the mustard side layer 6 slices each of smoked ham, turkey breast, and 4 slices each pepperoni, and salami.
    6 slices Deli thin Smoked Ham, 6 slices Deli thin Turkey Breast, 8 slices Deli thin wide Pepperoni, 8 slices Deli thin Genoa Salami
  • Cut a slice of each cheese in half diagonally. Lay half of each type of cheese pieces of each on the mayonnaise side of the hoagie.
    4 slices Deli thin Provolone, 4 slices Deli thin Smoked Cheddar
  • Place slices of tomato and onion on top of the meats. Lay lettuce and slices of pickle on the other side. Lay the pickle slice on top of the meats.
    6 slices Deli thin Smoked Ham, 2 leaves Lettuce, 6 slices Onion, 6 slices Tomato, 4 Thin sliced Dill or Bread & Butter pickle slice
  • After laying the meats, cheeses, and veggies on the sides of each hoagie, sprinkle salt, pepper, and Italian herbs on top of the open sandwiches. If desired, lightly sprinkle Italian salad dressing for a little more flavor zing.
    2 tablespoon Italian Salad dressing, 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs, salt, pepper

Notes

  • Don't use too thick of slices of anything. Keep the meats thin, the cheeses thin, and the vegetables thin. This will allow your grinder to hold together better when eating it.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1716mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 2mg