Antipasti Sandwich Recipes

HOT ANTIPASTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Unroll crescent roll dough into two rectangles; seal seams and perforations. Press one rectangle onto the bottom and 3/4 in. up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with salami, ham, pepperoni and provolone cheese., Whisk eggs and pepper; pour over cheese. Top with roasted peppers and Parmesan cheese. Place remaining crescent dough rectangle over the top; pinch edges to seal. Brush with egg yolk. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cut into eight triangles; serve warm.

ANTIPASTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Fold prosciutto onto each of the base ciabatta slices. Top with folded salami slices, then follow with sun dried tomatoes, artichokes and olives. Finish with mozzarella.
• Add to a small baking tray then pop under the grill and broil until the mozzarella melts.
• Spread pesto mayo over top ciabatta slice. Top melted mozzarella with rocket/arugula, then add the top ciabatta slice. Eat whole or slice in half and enjoy!

ANTIPASTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut the bread horizontally into 5 slices.
• Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on your work surface, the place the bottom layer of bread in the center.
• Spread with a thin coat of mayonnaise (all layers will get a thin coat- this keeps the bread from getting soaked with juices), 1/2 the romaine, the roasted red peppers and the onion.
• Add the next slice of bread, coat with mayonnaise, then all the provolone and salami.
• Add the next slice, coat with mayo, then the remaining romaine, and the mortadella.
• Next slice, mayo, tomato, coppa.
• Top with the last slice of bread, press down on the sandwich lightly with your hands.
• Wrap very tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but preferably 3-4.
• Slice and serve with the olives and pepperoncini.

ANTIPASTI SANDWICH

Steps:

• Sprinkle a double layer of paper towels with salt and place zucchini on top. Sprinkle with salt and roll up like a newspaper. Let sit 10 minutes to draw out excess liquid.
• Over a low gas flame or under the broiler, roast bell pepper until skin is charred, 10 minutes, turning frequently. Place in a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let sit 10 minutes. Rub bell pepper with a paper towel to remove skin, then core, discard seeds, and slice flesh into strips.
• Pull out about 2 cups bread from inside loaf halves. In a food processor, combine beans, garlic, lemon juice, and oil and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Completely cover inside of both bread halves with an even layer of bean puree.
• Arrange zucchini on bottom half of bread. Top with mortadella, parsley, roasted pepper, artichokes, Parmesan, and pepperoncini. Sandwich with top half of bread and wrap tightly in plastic. Place on a baking sheet in refrigerator. Place another baking sheet on top and weight with several heavy cans. Let sit at least 3 hours (or up to overnight). To serve, unwrap and cut into wedges with a serrated knife.

ANTIPASTO SUB CLUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut bread into 3 lengthwise slices. Hollow out top, leaving 3/4-inch-thick shell. Discard removed bread or reserve for another use.
• Combine next 4 ingredients; spoon into inverted bread top. Cover with middle bread slice; top with cheese and meat.
• Spread combined mayo and garlic onto cut side of remaining bread slice; place, mayo side down, over inverted sandwich.
• Wrap sandwich. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cut into wedges to serve.

ANTIPASTO SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine salami, cheese, celery, and olives in large bowl; toss to blend. Mix mayonnaise and roasted peppers in small bowl to blend; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cut bread crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Cut each piece horizontally in half. Scoop out some soft center from each bread piece, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shell. Spread dressing in hollow of each bread piece. Divide salad mixture among bottom bread pieces. Top salad with radicchio; press bread tops over. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Wrap sandwiches tightly in foil and chill.)

HOT ANTIPASTO SUBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Mix mustard, mayonnaise and oregano; spread on buns., Layer remaining ingredients on bun bottoms; close sandwiches and wrap in foil. Bake on a baking sheet until heated through, 12-15 minutes.

ANTIPASTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a blender add the red wine and garlic and blend until smooth. Drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified and season with salt and pepper. Prepare the Antipasto Sandwich: Brush the insides of the bread lightly with the vinaigrette. Place the tomatoes, lettuce and red onions in a bowl and add the rest of the vinaigrette. Set aside. Build the sandwich by layering the fillings; place half of the meat, cheese, peppers and basil and tomato mixture on the bread and repeat. Pour any remaining vinaigrette over the vegetables and top with the bread. Wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet or a roasting pan. Top with another baking sheet and weight with a saute pan or cans. Store in the refrigerator for eight hours or overnight.

ANTIPASTO FOCACCIA SANDWICH WEDGES

Steps:

• Spread 1/4 cup of the dressing on bottom half of focaccia bread. Layer lettuce, roasted peppers, cheese and salami over dressing.
• Spread cut side of top half of bread with remaining 1/4 cup dressing; place dressing side down over salami. Cut sandwich into wedges to serve.

ANTIPASTO SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients, mixing well; set aside.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Pour dressing over vegetables and stir.
• Place in a large jar with a tight-fitting lid.
• Shake jar to stir ingredients; refrigerate overnight.
• Serve on hot crusty bread or crackers.
• Place a teaspoonfull on endive spears, celery sticks, or artichoke bottoms to make beautiful appetizers.

ANTIPASTO SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
• Unroll one package of crescent roll dough, and cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Layer the ham, provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, salami, pepperoni, and red peppers, on top of the dough.
• In a bowl, beat the eggs lightly, and stir in the parmesan cheese and black pepper. Pour 3/4 of this mixture over the peppers. Unroll the second package of dough, and place over the top of the peppers. Brush with the remaining egg mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove foil, and bake another 10 to 20 minutes, or until dough is fluffy and golden brown. Cut into squares. Serve warm, or at room temperature.