Italian Sub Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

A melty Italian sub with provolone, salami, pepperoni, and crisp lettuce grilled to golden perfection.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 4 slices Italian bread or sturdy white sandwich bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 slices provolone cheese

→ Meats

04 - 6 slices salami
05 - 6 slices pepperoni

→ Lettuce Topping

06 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

11 - 2 tablespoons mild pepperoncini rings, drained
12 - 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine shredded lettuce, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a work surface. Layer each with 2 slices provolone cheese, 3 slices salami, and 3 slices pepperoni.
04 - Incorporate pepperoncini rings and sliced red onion on top of the meats if desired.
05 - Spread the prepared lettuce mixture evenly over the assembled meats and cheese.
06 - Cover each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing up.
07 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the pan, pressing gently, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts.
08 - Remove sandwiches from heat, slice in half, and serve immediately while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The temperature contrast between the hot, grilled sandwich and the crisp, cool lettuce topping creates an irresistible texture experience
  • It transforms ordinary sandwich ingredients into something that feels like you ordered from a specialty sandwich shop
  • The entire process takes less time than deciding what to order for takeout
02 -
  • Medium heat is crucial because high heat will burn the bread before the cheese has time to melt properly
  • Pressing too hard while cooking will force all the delicious melted cheese out of the sandwich
  • The lettuce mixture should be made just before assembling so it stays crisp and does not make the bread soggy
03 -
  • Wrapping the grilled sandwich in foil for 2 minutes after cooking helps the cheese set and makes slicing cleaner
  • Leftover lettuce mixture keeps in the refrigerator for one day and is delicious on other sandwiches
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