Microwave Italian Sub Sandwich Delight

Ingredients

- 1 loaf Garlic Bread
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup Marinara sauce
- 4 ounces Pepperoni, sliced
- 4 ounces Salami, sliced
- 4 ounces Ham, sliced
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Provolone cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano

Instructions

1. Prepare the Bread:
- Carefully slice the garlic bread loaf in half horizontally to create a sandwich base and lid.

2. Season the Bread:
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the cut side of each bread half.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar over both halves as well.

3. Assemble the Sandwich:
- Spread 1/3 cup of marinara sauce evenly across one half of the bread.
- Layer the pepperoni slices evenly over the marinara sauce, followed by the salami slices, and then the ham slices.

4. Add the Cheese:
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the layered meats.
- Add 1 cup of shredded provolone cheese atop the mozzarella to ensure a gooey, cheesy bite.

5. Season and Complete:
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of dried oregano evenly over the cheese.
- Place the top half of the garlic bread over the assembly, completing the sandwich.

6. Microwave Cooking:
- Place the assembled sandwich on a microwave-safe plate.
- Cover it with a microwave-safe cover to retain moisture.
- Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is melted, and the meats are warmed through. Microwaves vary, so check at 3 minutes and add time as needed.

7. Serve:
- Carefully remove the sandwich from the microwave and allow it to cool for a minute.
- Cut the sandwich into desired serving sizes and enjoy your gourmet Microwave Italian Sub Sandwich Delight.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT4M
4 minutes

Total Time

- PT14M
14 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 1,200 calories (total for the entire dish)

Keywords

- Italian sub sandwich
- Microwave lunch
- Gourmet sandwich
- Cheesy sub
- Quick Italian meal
- Ham and salami sandwich
- Pepperoni sub
- Easy microwave recipe
- Garlic bread sub
- Italian cuisine

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