Hot Italian Hoagies

 

These are great sandwiches to make and enjoy on nights when you have had a really busy day and just want something quick, hearty and delicious. 

Or on those nights when a bunch of you are together and watching the game on the telly, be it hockey, footie or whatever sport floats your boat! 

 

They are quick and easy to make, as easy as layering ingredients into split soft sub buns and baking them in the oven . . . 

 

I like to spread the cut buns with some Parmesan Garlic butter first  . . .  just for added flavour, and if there is any leftover, you can also spread it on the tops of the buns here and there for added flavour. 

 

After that you simply layer in four cheese blend (Mozzarella, Cheddar, Jack and Edam) with sliced Italian meats  . . . 

 

Thinly sliced salami  . . . peppery pepperoni . . .  rich italian herbed ham . . . or plain if you cannot get the herbed . . .  

 

A hint of spicy sandwich slaw topping or Italian Giardiniera mix  . . .  and a final sprinkle of cheese and they are ready for the oven  . . .   

 

If you are in the UK, this is the pickle I used.  Its got a nice heat and crunch without being over the top!  You can leave it out altogether, but it really does add a nice touch and extra flavour. 

 

How soft or how crisp you want depends all on you.  Baked closer together you get soft sides . . .  leaving a bit of space between and you get crisp toasty sides.  Its your choice . . . 

 

Ten to Fifteen minutes in the oven and you are rewarded with a delicious sandwich that everyone is going to love! Game day or not! 

 

You can serve them with potato chips, or oven chips, potato salad, whatever you like to serve with hot sandwiches.  All go down a real treat!

 

*Hot Italian Hoagies*

Serves 6

Printable Recipe 

Perfect for a quick and easy supper, and oh so delicious!  Bake the buns close together for soft sides, or further apart for crisp. 

6 unsliced soft mini sub rolls

65g butter softened (1/4 cup)

1 tsp garlic Italian seasoning

3 TBS Parmesan Cheese

12 slices Salami

12 slices Pepperoni

12 slices Italian ham with herbs

225g four cheese blend (2 cups)

(Mine has Edam, Jack, Cheddar and Mozzarella)

Spicy pickled salad mix like pickled Giardiniera Mix (optional)

(I used Baxter's Spicy Slaw Deli Topper)

 

Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F gas mark 4. Slice your sub rolls almost all the way through from the top to bottom.

Cream together the butter, seasoning and Parmesan cheese.  Spread a portion of this onto the insides of the sub rolls.  Layer 2 TBS of cheese blend, 2 slices salami, 2 slices Pepperoni, 2 slices ham, 2 TBS hot pickle mix (if using) and 2 TBS of the four cheese blend into each bun.  Place into a large baking dish with the open side facing up.

Bake for 10 minutes for a soft sided roll or a bit longer for a crisp roll.  Serve hot with your favourite accompaniments.  We had oven chips.

 

We really enjoy these (even if my husband does eat his with a knife and fork all proper-like).  These are filling, and delicious.  I love the touch of heat from the spicy pickle.  They are quick and easy to throw together which makes them winners all round!  Bon Appetit!