Hero Sandwich Recipe
Italian-American · Main course · 15 min total
A towering, overstuffed Italian-American hero sandwich loaded with cured meats, provolone, and tangy giardiniera, perfect for a hearty lunch or game day.
15
min prep
min prep
4
servings
servings
680
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 large (24-inch) Italian bread loaf or 4 individual hero rolls
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
- 8 ounces thinly sliced capicola (hot or sweet)
- 8 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
- 1 cup giardiniera (pickled vegetable relish), drained
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Slice the bread loaf horizontally in half (or split rolls). Hollow out some of the soft interior from both halves to make room for fillings.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Brush the cut sides of the bread with this vinaigrette.
- On the bottom half of the bread, layer the salami, capicola, and provolone cheese evenly.
- Top with giardiniera, lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion slices.
- Place the top half of the bread over the fillings and press down gently. Cut the sandwich into 4 equal portions (if using a large loaf) and serve immediately.
Tips
- For a warm hero, wrap the assembled sandwich in foil and bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Substitute meats like mortadella, ham, or pepperoni as desired.
- Store leftover sandwich components separately to prevent sogginess.
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