FAMILY-SIZE ITALIAN PANINI

Family-Size Italian Panini image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup pickled banana peppers, plus 1 tablespoon brine
1/4 cup pimento-stuffed olives
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 16-inch loaf soft Italian bread
1 small plum tomato, thinly sliced
4 ounces deli-sliced Genoa salami
4 ounces deli-sliced ham
2 ounces deli-sliced coppa
4 ounces deli-sliced provolone cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Pulse the banana peppers, olives, 1/4 teaspoon oregano and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor until finely chopped.
Split open the loaf of bread, leaving one side attached. Brush the inside with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Fill with a layer of tomato, then salami, ham, coppa and provolone. Top with the banana pepper mixture. Wrap the sandwich tightly in foil and press between 2 baking sheets; place a cast-iron skillet on top to weight it down. Bake until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk the banana pepper brine, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon oregano and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss with the romaine. To serve, unwrap the sandwich and cut into pieces. Serve with the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Fat 38 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Cholesterol 83 milligrams, Sodium 2341 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 2 grams