Tailgate Pizza Sub
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 20 minutes • Serves: 8
1 (16-ounce) loaf French baguette bread
5 ounces thinly sliced deli pepperoni (about 30 slices)
5 ounces thinly sliced deli salami (about 20 slices)
8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham (about 10 slices)
3/4 cup pizza sauce
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
6 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese (about 8 sliced)
1.. Preheat oven to 400°. Spray 24-inch-square sheet aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray. Slice bread lengthwise, but do not cut all the way through. Evenly layer pepperoni, salami and ham on bottom half of bread. With spoon, spread pizza sauce over meats; top with onion, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, if using, and cheese.
2. Tightly wrap sub in prepared foil and bake 20 minutes or until cheese melts and sub is heated through; cut crosswise into 8 sandwiches.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 sandwich):
402 Calories, 20g Fat, 9g Saturated Fat, 63mg Cholesterol, 1364mg Sodium,
35g Carbohydrates, 2g Fiber, 5g Sugars, 2g Added Sugars, 21g Protein
Chef Tip:
Sub can also be cooked in a closed grill over medium-low heat 15 minutes or until cheese melts and sub is heated through.