HAM AND CHEESE HOAGIES

Ham and Cheese Hoagies image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red bell pepper, (thinly sliced)
1 large green bell pepper, (thinly sliced)
1 large yellow onion, (thinly sliced)
2 cups baby bella mushrooms, (thinly sliced)
2 cloves garlic, (finely minced)
1/2 pound deli ham, (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 teaspoon EACH: dried parsley, dried basil, Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, (optional)
salt and pepper
4 slices Provolone cheese
4 small crusty hoagie buns + softened butter (optional)

Steps:

PREP: Preheat the oven to high broil (optional). Thinly slice the peppers, onion, and mushrooms. See Note 1. Mince the garlic and chop up the ham.
COOK: In a large (12 inch) oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high. Add in the sliced peppers and onion. Season with salt and pepper, about 1/8 teaspoon each. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until softened and onion is translucent. Add in the sliced mushrooms and garlic. Stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes or until veggies are crisp tender. Add in the chopped deli ham along with the parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, and dried thyme. Season again with salt and pepper to taste; I add about 1/4 teaspoon of each. Stir and heat through the ham for about 2-3 minutes.
BROIL: In the pan, separate the mixture into 4 equal parts and section those parts into 4 mounds in the skillet about the width of the Provolone cheese slices (see picture in post). Place a slice of cheese over each section. Cover the pan and let melt for a few minutes, or slide into the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning anything. Gently mix the cheese into the peppers and onions in each individual portion. The cheese will help hold everything together.
HOAGIE BUNS: If desired, spread butter on the insides of the buns. Add to a skillet or griddle and lightly brown the buns over medium heat. Add one scoop of the cheesy meat and veggies per bun. Enjoy while hot!