Grinder Sandwich

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This Grinder Sandwich with Ham and Bacon is loaded with crispy bacon, seared ham, Swiss cheese, and creamy Italian-dressed lettuce on a toasted hoagie bun. An easy and flavorful deli-style sandwich you can make at home.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Course: Sandwiches

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Sub Sandwiches

Servings:

Calories: 748kcal

Author: Milisa

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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