Grinder Sandwich
This Grinder Sandwich with Ham and Bacon is loaded with flavor. It’s the ultimate easy lunch or dinner when you’re craving a hearty deli-style sandwich at home.
My family would eat sub sandwiches every day and never get tired of them. While meatball subs are usually at the top of the list, my guys said this was absolutely the best sandwich they’ve ever tasted.
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Quick Snapshot
Ready in: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Best for: Easy lunches, tailgates, weeknight dinners
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Classic deli flavor: made right in your own kitchen.
- Quick and simple: just fry, toss, chop and serve.
- Customizable: with your favorite meats, cheese and veggies of your choice.
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Ingredients for Grinder Sandwiches with Ham and Bacon
- Petit Jean Meats Ham Slices
- Petit Jean Meats Bacon
- Swiss Cheese
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Red Onion
- Candied Banana Peppers
- Hoagie Buns
Creamy Italian Dressing
- Mayonnaise
- Olive Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Granulated Garlic
- Dried Oregano
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions for Grinder Sandwiches
- Cook the bacon:
Fry the Petit Jean Meats Bacon until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
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- Fry the ham:
In the same skillet with a little bacon grease left behind, quickly sear the ham slices on both sides until lightly browned and heated through.
- Make the creamy Italian dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, granulated garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Toss the lettuce:
Add shredded iceberg lettuce to a bowl and toss with the dressing until coated.
- Assemble the sandwich:
Lay the cooked ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, dressed lettuce, sliced red onion, and pickled banana peppers on a cutting board.
- Chop everything together into bite-size pieces.
- Toast the buns and serve:
Toast the hoagie buns until golden. Pile on the chopped grinder mixture and serve immediately while warm.
Make it Toasty
- Add ham, bacon and cheese to the buns and toast. Top with salad and toppings.
If you’re looking for an easy and satisfying sandwich that delivers bold flavor and crunch in every bite, this Grinder Sandwich with Ham and Bacon is it. It’s perfect for busy nights, weekend lunches, or tailgate season. Once you try it, it might just become your go-to way to upgrade a ham and cheese sandwich!
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Grinder Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices Petit Jean Meats Bacon
- 4 slices Petit Jean Ham
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
- red onion slices or rings 2-3
- 1 tablespoon candied banana peppers
- 2 hoagie buns
Creamy Italian Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, turning after about 4 minutes to brown on both sides until crispy. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
- Fry the ham slices in the bacon grease for 1-2 minutes per side, just until seared. Drain on the paper towel lined plate.
- Toast the buns.
- Make the salad dressing by mixing mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper together in a bowl.
- Toss with shredded lettuce.
- On a cutting board, add the bacon, ham, cheese, dressed lettuce, red onion slices and banana pepper rings. Chop coarsely, mixing well.
- Scoop onto hoagie buns and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use provolone, cheddar or mozzarella if preferred.
- Add tomato slices or pickles for extra crunch and freshness.
- Make it toasty by adding meats and cheese to buns and toasting under the broiler for a few minutes. Add the toppings and serve.
- Turn it into a grinder salad — skip the bun and serve the chopped filling over iceberg or mixed salad greens.
- Make ahead tip: Mix the dressing and prep the toppings in advance; assemble just before serving.
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