Best Hot Italian Hoagie Recipes

HOT HOAGIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine butter and salad dressing mix; spread 1 tablespoonful inside each bun. On bottom of each bun, layer one slice of meat, two slices of cheese and another slice of meat; replace tops. Spread 1 tablespoon butter mixture over top of each bun. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.

THE BEST PHILLY STYLE ITALIAN HOAGIES

Steps:

• Slice the rolls lengthwise, cutting only half way through. Remove the thick, fluffy dough center of the bread and discard it. Set rolls aside.
• In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar and oregano; slowly add in the oil, whisking as you pour to emulsify the mixture.
• Drizzle a small amount of the oil/vinegar mixture on the rolls, then layer the cheese and meats.
• Top with the tomatoes, onions, lettuce, then peppers. Drizzle with additional oil/vinegar, cut in half, and serve!

HOT ITALIAN HOAGIE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350.
• 2. Mix butter and italian seasoning. Evenly spread butter on inside of hoagie rolls.
• 3. Layer one slice mozzarella, 3 slices folded salami, 2 slices folded ham,one more slice mozzarella. (this is where you could add more meat or the giardiniera mix to the sandwich)
• 4. Once the sandwiches are assembled, place them into a large baking dish. Make sure they are tightly pressed together, placing them sideways, with an open side facing up.
• 5. Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted. (bake longer if you prefer a toasted sandwich)

HOT ITALIAN PARTY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º. Cut rolls horizontally in half; place roll bottoms in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Mix mayonnaise and pesto until combined. Spread over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottoms with mozzarella cheese, ham, salami, pastrami, giardiniera, shredded Parmesan cheese, basil leaves and red onion. Place bun tops over filling and gently press to flatten. , Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with salad dressing. Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Cool slightly before cutting. Serve with pepperoncini and additional giardiniera if desired.

SMOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE HOAGIE

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium-low heat. Use a 2-stage fire or indirect heat setup on your gas grill. Add the soaked applewood chips to a smoker box and place the box directly onto the heating element or coals. Once plumes of smoke appear, place the sausage links over the indirectly heated side of the grill and smoke for about 1 hour, flipping halfway through. The internal temperature of the sausages when tested with a meat thermometer should read 160 degrees F at this point. Move the sausages to the hot side of the grill and give them a char on the outside for 3 to 5 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, skewer the onion quarters on metal or wooden skewers. Place the bell peppers and onions on the hot side of the grill and cook until charred on all sides, 20 to 30 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
• Remove the majority of the skin and all of the seeds and stems of the peppers and give them a rough chop along with the charred onions. Place both into a food processor along with the olive oil and garlic and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top a roll with a hot sausage followed by a nice smear of the smoked pepper spread, a sprinkle of ricotta salata and a couple of slices of pepperoncini. Serve immediately.

REAL ITALIAN HOAGIE

Steps:

• Slice the rolls, but not all the way through.
• Place the vinegar and oregano in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.
• Remove some of the bread from the center of each half of roll.(if desired)
• Drizzle a little of the olive oil mixture on the bread.
• Place first the meats, then the cheese in layers.
• Top with the tomatoes, onions, then the lettuce. Drizzle with more of the dressing, as desired.