Italian Sub Grilled Cheese (Printable)

A melty, savory sandwich combining Italian cold cuts, provolone, and tangy lettuce topping grilled to golden perfection.

# What You 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:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded iceberg lettuce, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Lay out all bread slices and spread one side of each with softened butter.
03 - Place two slices of buttered bread on a work surface with buttered side down. Top each with 2 slices provolone cheese, 3 slices salami, and 3 slices pepperoni.
04 - If desired, distribute pepperoncini rings and red onion slices evenly over the meats and cheese.
05 - Spread the prepared lettuce mixture evenly over the meats and cheese layer.
06 - Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, placing them buttered side up.
07 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
08 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich in half diagonally, and serve while hot.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • Its the sandwich version of your favorite Italian sub but with that irresistible golden crunch you only get from butter and a hot pan
  • The tangy lettuce topping cuts through all that rich cheese and cured meat making every bite perfectly balanced
  • Ready in twenty minutes flat but tastes like something youd wait in line for at a specialty sandwich shop
02 -
  • The lettuce topping needs to go on before grilling not after so it warms slightly and all the flavors meld together
  • Pressing down with your spatula while cooking helps the cheese adhere to both bread slices preventing the sandwich from falling apart
  • Low and slow heat will make the bread tough before the cheese melts so keep that pan at medium
03 -
  • Let the finished sandwich rest for one minute before slicing so the cheese sets slightly
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the most even golden crust
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