Italian Party Melt Sandwich

Difficulty Level
Easy

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Ingredients

1 large loaf Ciabatta or Italian bread, whole
¼ cup Italian style salad dressing
¼ cup Majestic Picklery Italian Seasoned Pickled Mushrooms, roughly chopped
4-6 slices provolone cheese
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
1-2 Tbsp crushed red pepper, optional
8-10 slices various cured meats such as salami, calabrese and/or prosciutto
⅓ cup Majestic Picklery Deli Style Bread & Butter Mild Banana Pepper Rings, drained
⅓  cup Majestic Picklery Deli Style Bread & Butter Jalapeno Slices, drained
½  cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425° F.
  2. Slice loaf of bread from top to bottom (not into slices) to make one large “bottom” and “top” piece of bread.
  3. Spread the bottom piece with salad dressing, then add chopped mushrooms.
  4. Layer on provolone, tomato and meat slices to fill the bread, then top with banana peppers and jalapenos.
  5. Add a generous amount of mozzarella cheese on top and wrap entire sandwich in foil.
  6. Bake until cheese is melted and sandwich is warmed through, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and slice into 2” portions. Serve and enjoy!

Course: Main Dish