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Toasted Italian Sandwich Recipe

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A flavorful toasted Italian sandwich featuring a crusty ciabatta roll layered with a variety of Italian meats, fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto sauce, toasted to perfection in a toaster oven for a warm, melty finish.

Ingredients

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Bread & Spread

  • 1 Ciabatta roll
  • 1 tablespoon pesto sauce

Vegetables

  • 1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Dairy

  • 2 slices fresh mozzarella

Meats

  • 3 slices Ham
  • 1 slice Salami
  • 1 slice Cracked Black Pepper Salami
  • 1 slice Pepperoni
  • 1 slice Turkey Pepperoni

Instructions

  1. Toast the Ciabatta: Cut the ciabatta roll in half and toast both sides in a toaster oven for a few minutes until the edges become golden and crisp, to give the bread a nice crunchy texture.
  2. Spread and Layer Veggies: Evenly spread the pesto sauce over the top half of the toasted ciabatta and layer the chopped sun-dried tomatoes onto the bottom half to add rich flavor and moisture.
  3. Add Meats and Cheese: Pile the ham, salami, cracked black pepper salami, pepperoni, and turkey pepperoni over the sun-dried tomatoes on the bottom half. Then add the slices of fresh mozzarella on top of the meats for a creamy finish.
  4. Melt Cheese and Warm Meats: Place only the bottom half of the sandwich with all the fillings back into the toaster oven. Heat until the mozzarella melts and the meats are warmed through, ensuring a gooey and savory inside without re-toasting the pesto side.
  5. Assemble and Serve: Put the sandwich halves together, slice in half if desired, and serve warm for the best taste experience.

Notes

  • Use a toaster oven for best results to evenly toast the bread and melt the cheese without drying out the sandwich.
  • Customize the sandwich by adding your favorite Italian cold cuts or cheese variations.
  • For a vegetarian option, omit meats and double up on the sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella.
  • Make sure not to over-toast the pesto side to preserve its fresh flavor.
  • Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.

Keywords: Italian sandwich, toasted sandwich, ciabatta sandwich, pesto sandwich, melty mozzarella, cold cut sandwich

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