Italian hoagie recipe
Make the best Italian hoagie recipe at home! Loaded with meats, cheeses, veggies, and a zesty dressing for a deli-style sandwich you’ll crave.
Ingredients
- For the Sandwich:
- 4 hoagie rolls crusty on the outside, soft inside
- ½ lb Genoa salami thinly sliced
- ½ lb ham thinly sliced
- ½ lb capicola or mortadella thinly sliced
- ½ lb provolone cheese thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 large tomato thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sliced banana peppers or cherry peppers optional
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the rolls: Split the hoagie rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
- Layer the meats: Start with a layer of ham, then salami, then capicola.
- Add the cheese: Place provolone slices over the meats.
- Pile on the veggies: Add shredded lettuce, tomato slices, onion, and peppers.
- Drizzle the dressing: Spoon the vinegar mixture evenly over the veggies.
- Close and press: Fold the top of the roll over and gently press down.
- Serve or wrap: Cut in half, wrap in parchment, and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- Don’t overfill. Too much filling makes it hard to eat and wrap.
- Use fresh rolls. The bread is just as important as the filling.
- Balance flavors. Use tangy veggies to cut through the richness of the meats and cheese.
- Let it rest. Wrapped hoagies taste even better after 15 minutes in the fridge.
- Avoid soggy bread. Toast lightly and apply dressing just before serving.