Toasted Italian Sandwich Recipe
A flavorful Toasted Italian Sandwich featuring a crisp ciabatta roll layered with savory Italian meats, fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto, melted to perfection in the toaster oven for a warm, delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Sandwich Ingredients
- 1 Ciabatta roll
- 1 tablespoon pesto sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 slices fresh mozzarella
- 3 slices ham
- 1 slice salami
- 1 slice cracked black pepper salami
- 1 slice pepperoni
- 1 slice turkey pepperoni
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Cut the ciabatta roll in half and toast both sides in the toaster oven for a few minutes, just until the edges turn golden and crisp to add a crunchy texture to the sandwich.
- Apply Pesto and Sun-dried Tomatoes: Spread pesto sauce evenly over the top half of the toasted ciabatta. On the bottom half, layer the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to add a tangy and rich flavor base.
- Add Meat and Cheese: On the bottom half with tomatoes, pile on the various meats: ham, salami, cracked black pepper salami, pepperoni, and turkey pepperoni. Then lay slices of fresh mozzarella on top of the meats to prepare for melting.
- Melt Cheese and Warm Meats: Place the bottom half of the sandwich, filled with meats and cheese, back into the toaster oven and heat until the mozzarella melts and the meats are warmed through, enhancing the flavors without toasting the pesto side.
- Assemble and Serve: Put the sandwich together by placing the pesto-covered top half over the melted cheese and meats. Slice the sandwich in half and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Using a toaster oven is key for toasting and melting without drying out the bread or ingredients.
- You can substitute any of the meats with your preferred Italian cold cuts or vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the pesto or meats.
- Serve with a side of pickles or a light salad to complement the rich flavors.
- Leftover sandwiches can be wrapped and reheated in the toaster oven to retain the toasted texture.
Keywords: Italian sandwich, toasted sandwich, ciabatta sandwich, pesto sandwich, melted mozzarella, Italian cold cuts
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