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A slice of a Grinder sandwich on a plate with chips and a pickle
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Grinder Sandwich

This Grinder Sandwich recipe is a hearty meal piled high with meats, cheeses, and a tasty salad and dressing. It's an ultimate comfort food and guaranteed to satisfy any hunger cravings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: grinder sandwich
Servings: 4
Calories: 1466kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

Grinder Salad

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 5 pepperoncini peppers sliced and patted dry, plus more for topping
  • 8 ounces shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/4 red onion sliced thin
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Herb Butter

  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic

Grinder Sandwich

  • 1 Italian loaf you can find whole Italian loaves in the bakery section
  • 4 ounces Provolone cheese sliced
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 pound turkey
  • 1/4 pound ham
  • 1/4 pound salami
  • 1/4 pound pepperoni
  • 1 slicing tomato
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Optional: to take away some of the bite of the red onions, place sliced red onion in a bowl of ice water for 10 minutes.
    red onions in a bowl of ice water
  • Combine Grinder Salad ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
    The grinder salad mixture in a glass bowl.
  • Combine melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic in a small bowl. Slice the Italian loaf in half length-wise and brush the butter mixture over each side.
    Optional: scoop out a little bit of the bread on the top side before brushing with butter mixture.
    Italian loaf brushed with garlic butter
  • Turn the oven on to broil and toast for 2-3 minutes, or until the edges crisp up a little. Remove from oven. On the bottom slice place turkey, ham, salami, and pepperoni. On the top side place provolone and parmesan cheese. Place back in the oven until the cheese is melted.
    Toasted Italian loaf with ham, salami, pepperoni, turkey, provolone and parmesan
  • Using tongs, place the grinder salad on top of the cheese. Add more sliced pepperoncini peppers if desired. Place the tomato slices on top of the meat. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.
    Toasted Italian loaf with ham, salami, pepperoni, turkey, provolone and parmesan topped with tomato slices, Grinder salad, and pepperoncinis
  • Place the two halves of the sandwich together, slice, and serve!
    A slice of a Grinder sandwich on a plate with chips and a pickle

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Notes

  • This makes 4 large, hearty sandwiches! You can cut them thinner to make more servings if desired. 
  • Make this sandwich your own! Switch up the meats and cheeses or add extras like roasted red peppers or some balsamic glaze.
  • Buy your meat from the deli counter for the most delicious sandwich. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1466kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 113g | Saturated Fat: 50g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 2608mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1369IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 404mg | Iron: 5mg