HOT HAM AND PINEAPPLE SUB

Hot Ham and Pineapple Sub image

"I love homemade ham and pineapple pizza, but I don't care to make the pizza crust," relates Julie Valdez of Walnut Hill, Florida. "So I came up with this sub sandwich that has the same flavors but it a snap to put together."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated crusty French loaf
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce, divided
1/3 pound sliced deli ham
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Place the French loaf dough seam side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut six slashes, about 1/2 in. deep, on top of dough. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, Italian seasoning and garlic salt; brush over hot bread. Cool on a wire rack for 8 minutes., Split bread in half lengthwise. Hollow out bottom half, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). , Spread 2-3 tablespoons of pizza sauce over shell; top with the ham, pineapple and cheese. Replace bread top. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Heat the remaining pizza sauce; serve with sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 813mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.