Baked Italian Garlic Bread Sandwich
When I want a sandwich that actually feels like takeout-for-dinner, I reach for this Baked Italian Garlic Bread Sandwich every single time. This recipe transforms simple deli sandwich ingredients into something that is so much more. Toasting the bread with garlic and parmesan butter, then loading it with lays of ham, salami, and melty provolone, you will be cooking up your family’s new favorite obsession. Adding a crunchy, tangy Italian-style salad right on top created a perfect flavor medley the whole family will love.
Cheesy, garlicky, and packed with so much flavor, this sandwich is too good not to try!
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This baked italian garlic bread sandwich has become one of my go-to for dinners and lunches. It turns deli meat and cheese into something special without a ton of extra effort.
Since the garlic butter goes directly on the bread before baking, you get a yummy, crispy, golden edge on one side while the cheese becomes this melty perfection on the other.
Once the sandwich comes out of the oven, you simply pile on cold, crunchy salad, and you’re ready to dig in!
The salad topping is really where this sandwich sets itself apart. Between the sliced olives, tangy banana peppers, and Italian dressing and mayo blend, every bite is balanced with a perfect mix of flavors.
Once you slice it up, you end up with a sandwich that tastes like it came straight from an Italian deli counter.
Why you’ll love this Baked Italian Garlic Bread Sandwich
Delicious – Once of our family favorite meals! The garlic Parmesan butter adds so much flavor and pairs perfect with the honey ham and salami.
Easy to Make – Perfect for a busy weeknight – cooking is a breeze!
Simple Ingredients – Every ingredient can be found at your local grocery store and you likely already have most things on hand.
Great for Feeding a Crowd – Since this recipe uses a full loaf of bread, it csices easily into individual portions for lunch, parties, or even game day.
Ingredients
Honey Ham – Adds a touch of sweetness that balances out the salty flavors.
Salami – Pulls in that Italian sub flavor we all love!
Provolone Cheese – Melts so well in the oven.
Garlic Butter Mixture – A blend of butter, garlic powder, parsley, and Parmesan that toasts into the bread and gives it that garlic bread flavor.
Black Olives, Onions, Lettuce, Banana Peppers – All the veggies come together and make the best combination to top an Italian inspired sub.
Mayo and Italian Dressing – Together, these coat the salad and tie all the toppings together with a creamy, tangy finish.
Dried Oregano – A classic Italian herb that I feel cannot be skipped!
The full recipe, along with the ingredients, can be found below.
Supplies needed to make Baked Italian Garlic Bread Sandwich
- A baking sheet
- A small mixing bowl for the garlic butter
- A large bowl for tossing the salad topping
- A butter knife or small spatula for spreading
- A sharp bread knife for slicing
How to make Baked Italian Garlic Bread Sandwich
First, preheat your over to 400°F and slice your loaf of bread in half lengthwise so you have a top and bottom piece.
Second, in a small bowl, mix together your softened butter, garlic powder, parsley, and Parmesan cheese until they are well combined.
Then, spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over one half of the bread, making sure it reaches all of the way to the edges.
Next, layer the honey ham slices, salami slices, and provolone cheese slices onto the other half of the bread.
After that, place it onto a baking sheet and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the edges of the buttered half begin to brown.
While the sandwich bakes, toss together your shredded lettuce, sliced olives, sliced onion, and chopped banana peppers in a large bowl. Add the mayo, Italian dressing, and dried oregano, then stir until everything is well coated.
Finally, once the bread comes out of the oven, spoon the salad mixture over the meat and cheese half, close the sandwich, and slice it into individual services.
Tips
- Let the garlic butter soften to room temperature first so it spreads on the bread evenly.
- If you want extra crip edges, broil the bread for the last minute of baking, but watch it closely so it doesn’t burn.
- Salt and pepper the salad topping right before serving the sandwich so the lettuce doesn’t wilt ahead of time.
- For a spicier version of this sandwich, swap the banana peppers for pepperoncini or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Slice the sandwich right before serving so the bread stays crisp and the salad stays crunchy.
FAQs
Recipe
Baked Italian Garlic Bread Sandwich
Ingredients
For the meat and cheese:
- 6 oz Honey Ham
- 6 oz Salami
- 6 slices Provolone Cheese
For the garlic bread:
- 1 loaf Italian Bread
- ½ stick Butter softened
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated
For the salad topping:
- ¼-½ cup Black Olives sliced
- ¼ cup Onion sliced
- ½ cup Banana Peppers chopped
- ¼ cup Mayp
- ½ cup Italian Dressing
- 1 teaspoon Oregano dried
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400℉ and slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise.
- Mix together the softened butter, garlic powder, parsley, and Parmesan in a small bowl.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture over one half of the bread, all the way to the edges.
- Layer the honey ham, salami, and provolone cheese onto the other half of the bread.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese melts and the buttered edges begin to brown.
- While the bread bakes, toss the lettuce, olives, onion, and banana peppers together, then stir in the mayo, Italian dressing, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the salad mixture over the meat and cheese half, close the sandwich and slice it into servings.
Notes
- Let the butter soften before mixing it so it spreads on the bread more easily.
- Broil for an extra minute for crispier edges and golden cheese, but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Keep the salad separate from the sandwich until ready to serve for the best texture.
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