Viral Grinder Sandwich: Your New Favorite Italian Delight
This Viral Grinder Sandwich (Italian TikTok Sandwich) is a delicious mash-up of flavors that will leave everyone wondering why they settled for takeout.
Equipment
- Oven
- - Sheet pan
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Sandwich
- 4 large hoagie rolls
- 8 slices sliced cheese (provolone or mozzarella)
- 12 ounces sliced deli cold cuts (salami, ham, capicola)
- 1 large tomato, sliced
For the Grinder Salad
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, sliced/shredded thinly
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers or banana peppers
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- to taste fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. While it’s heating, sprinkle a little salt and freshly ground black pepper on the tomato slices to enhance their flavor.
- Slice the hoagie rolls in half lengthwise. Place them cut side up on a sheet pan and add two slices of cheese to each half. Pile on a hearty portion of your favorite sliced deli meats on both halves.
- Bake the sandwiches in the oven for 5-6 minutes, until the bread turns toasty, the cheese melts into blissful goo, and the meats are warmed through.
- Prepare the grinder salad while the sandwiches are baking. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini, garlic powder, and oregano. Toss in the sliced red onions and shredded lettuce until they’re well coated. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the sandwiches by pulling them from the oven and sprinkling half the Parmesan cheese over them. Layer seasoned tomato slices atop the savory deli meats. Generously add the prepared grinder salad on one side of each sandwich, then sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Close each sandwich, slice in half, and enjoy immediately for a meal that’s bursting with flavor!
Notes
Serve with a drizzle of extra olive oil to elevate the flavor!