Ciabatta Deli Sandwiches A Hearty Italian Style Sandwich Recipes

HEARTY ITALIAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking both into crumbles; drain. Place a third of the onions and peppers in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with half the meat mixture. Repeat layers; top with remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until vegetables are tender. With a slotted spoon, serve about 1 cup of meat and vegetables on each roll. Top with cheese if desired. Use pan juices for dipping if desired.

17 BEST CIABATTA SANDWICH RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut the ciabatta bread in half horizontally and spread the olive tapenade on the bottom half.
• Add lettuce on top of the tapenade, then layer on the onion, salami, cheese, and tomatoes.
• Add the other half on top to complete the sandwich. Cut evenly into 16 pieces.

CIABATTA DELI SANDWICHES: A HEARTY ITALIAN-STYLE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread desired amount of mayonnaise on each ciabatta's top and bottom.
• Layer the ciabatta bottoms with shredded lettuce, salt and peppered tomato slices, onion and pepper rings, mozzarella, basil leaves, the deli meats, and sliced olives. (NOTE: You can mix-up the order of these ingredients to your liking.)
• Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Cover with the ciabatta tops.
• Cut the ciabatta sandwiches in half on the diagonal and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Take a few books and set on top of the sandwiches to weigh them down and soak in the vinaigrette.
• Unwrap and enjoy!
• ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Mix all ingredients in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 6 (2-tablespoon) servings. Prep Time: 5 minutes.

ITALIAN CIABATTA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Begin by cutting your ciabatta roll in half and then toasting the bread in the oven or in a toaster for a few minutes.
• Drizzle both of the interior sides of the ciabatta with olive oil and then smear on the white balsamic glaze, and set the top half aside.
• On the bottom half of the glazed ciabatta bun, add the basil, the salami, the mozzarella, and the roasted red pepper, the roasted yellow pepper, and then lastly the arugula.
• Put the remaining half of the ciabatta roll on top.
• Before serving, tightly wrap the sandwich in waxed paper or butcher paper and slice it down the middle with a serrated knife . Enjoy.

HOT ITALIAN PARTY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º. Cut rolls horizontally in half; place roll bottoms in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Mix mayonnaise and pesto until combined. Spread over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottoms with mozzarella cheese, ham, salami, pastrami, giardiniera, shredded Parmesan cheese, basil leaves and red onion. Place bun tops over filling and gently press to flatten. , Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with salad dressing. Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Cool slightly before cutting. Serve with pepperoncini and additional giardiniera if desired.

CIABATTA DELI SANDWICHES WITH PEPERONCINI AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Mix artichoke hearts, peperoncini with juice from jar, onion, capers, oregano, and chili-garlic sauce in small bowl; season to taste with pepper.
• Arrange rolls, cut side up, on work surface; spread artichoke mixture over, dividing equally. Divide provolone cheese, then deli meats and arugula, between the bottom 2 halves. Cover with roll tops. Cut each sandwich diagonally in half and serve.

MILANO CIABATTA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut bread horizontally in half. Spread tapenade over bottom half of bread; top with lettuce. Layer onion, salami, cheese and tomatoes on lettuce. Add top of loaf.
• Cut sandwich into 16 pieces.

ITALIAN DELI SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a food processor, with a metal blade, process the basil, parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, water, fresh garlic and olive oil, until a paste is formed.
• Spread the mixture evenly between the bread slices.
• Layer ONE side of the roll with peppers, mozzarella cheese Italian prosciutto and arugula, top with a thin layer of onions and/or olives (if using).
• Top with bread.
• Cut, wrap in plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate until serving.
• All ingredients may be doubled or tripled for more sandwiches.

EASY ITALIAN GRILLED SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Split bread horizontally; scoop out soft interior and reserve for croutons or breadcrumbs (see cook's note). Brush inside of each bread half with oil. Bake, cut-side up, until toasted, about 7 minutes. Let cool completely. Spread tapenade on bottom half of bread; add provolone and mozzarella. Top with peppers, artichokes, and salami. Scatter top with arugula. Top with other bread half; press to sandwich.
• Wrap tightly with foil. Place a heavy skillet on top; weigh down with canned goods. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
• Preheat a grill to medium, or oven to 375°F. Transfer wrapped sandwich to grill and cover (or transfer to oven); cook, flipping once, until cheese begins to melt and bread is crisp, about 20 minutes. Remove foil, slice, and serve.