Ultimate Spicy Italian Sandwich
If you’re looking for the Ultimate Spicy Italian Sandwich, you’re in the right spot. This sandwich recipe is piled high with fresh deli meats, provolone cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, spicy cherry pepper spread, and homemade Italian dressing. It’s literally perfect.
When I lived in Pittsburgh, I would always go to the local deli and grab my favorite sandwich items. Freshly sliced deli meats, cheeses and warm Italian bread were always on the top of the list. Oh and of course spicy cherry pepper spread. Trust me, if you’ve never had spicy cherry pepper spread on your sandwich, you’ll be forever changed.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to make. When hunger strikes, this easy to make sandwich is filling and satisfying.
Loaded with flavor. Piled high with Italian classics, this sandwich recipe is hard to beat.
Recipe Ingredients:
- Bread: Grab one loaf of fresh Italian or French bread. Slice two thick pieces and toast it in a hot pan with butter.
- Cherry Pepper Spread: You’ll need 1-2 tablespoons of cherry pepper spread for this recipe.
- Meats: For this sandwich, you’ll need sliced mortadella, spicy salami, and sliced turkey or ham.
- Cheese: Be sure to use sliced provolone for this recipe. It tastes the best. Option to melt the cheese over the deli meats for a warm version of this sandwich.
- Vegetables: Shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes work perfectly on this sandwich.
- Italian Dressing: Combine extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, dried oregano, and cracked black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Mix well.
Variations
Make it hot. Option to sear the deli meats in a hot skillet and add the provolone cheese over the top so it melts.
Add peppers. Add sliced banana pepper rings or pepperoncini for extra flavor.
Skip the dressing. Not a fan of Italian dressing? Try using mayonnaise instead.
How to Make the Ultimate Spicy Italian Sandwich
Make the Dressing
Combine extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, dried oregano and cracked black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk well.
Prep the Sandwich
Slice two pieces of Italian bread. Butter one side of each piece and toast it in a hot pan. Smear cherry pepper spread on one piece of the toasted bread.
Next, add the mortadella, spicy salami and sliced turkey on top of the cherry pepper spread. Then, add sliced tomatoes followed by shredded lettuce.
Drizzle with Italian dressing and top with provolone cheese. Place the remaining piece of toasted bread on the top. Slice in half and enjoy.
Storage
Best enjoyed immediately. If you have leftover dressing, cover and store it in the refrigerator for three to four days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes but only add the dressing once you’re ready to enjoy it. Otherwise, it can get soggy.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Other Sandwich Recipes to Consider Trying
- Torn Sandwich Salad
- Ham and Brie Sandwich
- Blackened Pulled Salmon Sandwich
- Black Forest Sandwich
- Caprese Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Ultimate Spicy Italian Sandwich
Equipment
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
Italian Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- pinch kosher salt, to taste
- few turns cracked black pepper, to taste
Spicy Italian Sandwich
- 2 slices Italian bread, toasted with butter
- 1-2 tablespoons cherry pepper spread
- 2 slices spicy salami
- 2 slices mortadella
- 2 slices shaved turkey
- 3-4 slices Roma tomato
- ¼ cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tablespoon Italian dressing
- 1 slice provolone cheese
Instructions
Make the Dressing
- Combine extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, dried oregano and cracked black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk well.
Prep the Sandwich
- Slice two pieces of Italian bread. Butter one side of each piece and toast it in a hot pan. Smear cherry pepper spread on one piece of the toasted bread.
- Next, add the mortadella, spicy salami and sliced turkey on top of the cherry pepper spread. Then, add sliced tomatoes followed by shredded lettuce.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and top with provolone cheese. Place the remaining piece of toasted bread on the top. Slice in half and enjoy.
3 Comments on “Ultimate Spicy Italian Sandwich”
Hi!
Where do I find spicy cherry spread?
Thank you!
Delallo Foods has great options!
That spicy pepper spread and dressing are game changers! Go ahead and make this already.