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Italian Grinder

Sometimes you just get a craving for a giant sandwich, and let us tell you, this is IT! This Italian Grinder is like an Italian salad but in sandwich form. Member's Mark™ Italian Herb Seasoning Grinder adds garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flavor...making this the ULTIMATE sandwich!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes

Ingredients

For the Dressing

  • ¾ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tsp Member's Mark™ Italian Herb Seasoning Grinder

For the Salad

  • 1 head Iceberg lettuce
  • ¼-½ Red onion, finely sliced
  • ¼-½ Peperoncini or banana peppers, sliced

For the Italian Herb Butter

  • ¼ cup Butter, melted
  • 1 tsp Member's Mark™ Italian Herb Seasoning Grinder
  • 1 tsp Garlic, minced

For the Sandwich

  • 1 large Loaf Italian bread
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices Provolone cheese
  • 4 slices Muenster cheese
  • 4-6 thin slices Ham
  • 4-6 thin slices Turkey
  • 4-6 slices Pastrami
  • 6 slices Salami
  • 4 oz Pepperoni, sliced
  • ¼ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tomatoes, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven broiler at high.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients.
  • Slice the iceberg lettuce crosswise so it is finely shredded. Add the lettuce and onion to the bowl and toss to coat. Set aside.
  • Split the French loaf in half and remove the center of the bread so each half is slightly hollowed out. Place the loaves of bread cut-side up on a baking sheet. 
  • Combine melted butter, Member's Mark™ Italian Herb Seasoning Grinder, and garlic in a small bowl. Brush the butter mixture over each half of the bread loaf.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the edges crisp up a little. Remove from oven.
  • Lay the Swiss, provolone, and Muenster on one of the loaf halves. Lay the meats on the other loaf half. Place the baking sheet in the oven and broil again for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese melts. Be sure to keep an eye on the bread to ensure it doesn't burn and everything is melting evenly.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the meat.
  • Top the cheese loaf half with a heaping pile of the salad. Top the meat loaf half with the tomatoes. Season the tomatoes with a dash of red wine vinegar and Member's Mark™ Italian Herb Seasoning Grinder.
  • Place the two halves of the sandwich together, cut into 4 pieces, and serve.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: grinder, italian, sandwich