Recycled Debris Fillings Sandwiches
Reimagined Recipe: Meat-and-Cheese Hoagie
Makes: 4 HoagiesDifficulty: A breezeTotal Time: 25 minutesActive Time: 10-15 minutes
Gather (12) Ingredients
- 4 long Italian rolls
- Layer of deli Salami, Ham, and Pepperoni (use as much as you'd like)
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese Blend (a mix of Cheddar, Mozzarella, and Provolone)
- 1 medium Tomato, cut into 8 slices
- 1 Green Pepper, sliced
- 1 Sweet Onion, finely diced
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Plus, additional condiments like Italian dressing, marinara, or garlic mayo for serving (optional)
Let's Get Cooking!
- Position the rack at the top of your oven and preheat to 500°F (260°C). Place the open hoagie rolls on a baking sheet. Layer your deli meats and cheese on each roll (covering both sides generously). Sprinkle the shredded cheese blend on top of the layers.
- Pop the hoagies in the oven until the cheese is nicely melted and bubbly (around 5-7 minutes).
- As the hoagies bake, prepare your toppings: In a small bowl, drizzle olive oil over the diced onion, then season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Remove the hoagies from the oven and distribute the tomato slices evenly among them. Top with the sautéed onions, green pepper slices, and pickles.
- Drizzle a light coat of olive oil over the veggies and add a final pinch of salt and pepper, if desired.
- Slice and serve the tantalizing hoagies with your favorite condiment for dipping, like Italian dressing or marinara sauce.
optional: Optional Homemade Cheese DipIf you fancy an extra cheesy sauce for dipping, you can whip up a Piquant Cheese Spread like that in the Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders recipe:
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Gradually add 1 cup of milk, whisking until smooth.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve alongside the hoagies.
Dig into this easy, handheld hot meat-and-cheese hoagie, featuring your choice of meat, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheese, perfect for snacks or meals! Enjoy customizing the sauce to create your ideal dip.
- The meat-and-cheese hoagie recipe suggests adding a layer of diced onions as one of the toppings.
- If you'd like to create an optional cheese dip to serve alongside the hoagies, you can follow the Piquant Cheese Spread recipe from the Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders.
- To assemble the hoagies, after baking, top them with sliced tomatoes, sautéed onions, and diced green peppers.