Baked Italian Sub Hoagie (Print Format)
Italian sub loaded with meats, Fontina cheese, and peppers, baked until melty for a flavorful sandwich.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 12-inch Italian sub loaf, purchased from the deli
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3-4 tablespoons Italian dressing
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1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
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1/4 cup sliced marinated roasted red peppers
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1/4 pound capicola ham, thinly sliced
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1/4 pound ham, thinly sliced
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1/4 pound salami, thinly sliced
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1/8 pound pepperoni, thinly sliced
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1/4 pound Fontina cheese, thinly sliced
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Red pepper flakes, to taste
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut the 12-inch sub loaf into two 6-inch halves if preferred, then slice it widthwise to butterfly it, keeping it attached at the bottom.
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Brush both sides of the butterflied loaf with the Italian dressing.
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Evenly distribute the pepperoncini peppers and marinated roasted red peppers over each side of the loaf.
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Layer the capicola, ham, salami, pepperoni, and Fontina cheese evenly on both halves of the loaf.
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Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the layers to taste. Place the loaded loaf on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-13 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the ingredients are heated through.
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Remove the loaf from the oven, close the halves together, and slice each into portions if desired. Serve immediately.
# Tips:
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For a cold sub, simply skip the baking step and serve the sandwich immediately after assembling.