Party Size Italian Melt

Crusty ciabatta bread, sandwiched with homemade Italian vinaigrette, spicy salami, salty prosciutto, fresh baby arugula, roasted peppers, provolone AND mozzarella. It's the easiest way to serve up a melty sandwich to a hungry group of guests. Perfect for your game day eats! 

⏱ 40 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 25min 📊 Medium 🍽 8 servings 👁 4
Party Size Italian Melt

Ingredients

8 servings

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 2. To make the vinaigrette. In a jar or small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, until combined. Add the olives, jalapeños, and a pinch of pepper. 3. Lay the bottom piece of ciabatta bread cut side facing up on a baking sheet. Spread the vinaigrette over the bread. Layer the basil, salami, prosciutto, and pepperoni on top. Add the provolone and mozzarella. Transfer to the oven and bake 10 minutes, until the cheese begins to melt. Remove from the oven and add the arugula, bell peppers, and top half of the ciabatta bread. Gently cover the sandwich with foil and return to the oven and bake another 10 minutes more, or until the cheese has melted. Remove the foil and cook an additional 5-10 minutes, until the bread is toasted. 4. Remove from the oven and let sit 3-4 minutes. Slice into 4 larger or 8 smaller sandwiches. Serve and enjoy! 

Nutrition per serving

518kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$12968.00
Per Serving
$1621.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$25936.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (82% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
extra virgin olive oil 0.3333333333333333 cup $182.00
red wine vinegar 0.25 cup $19.00
zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 l $5882.00
garlic 2 cloves $395.00
dried oregano 1 tsp $30.00
mixed Italian olives 0.5 cup $143.00
chopped pickled jalapeños 2 tbsp -
pinch black pepper 1 $442.00
loaf ciabatta bread 1 $31.00
fresh basil 0.25 cup $703.00
thin slices spicy salami 6 -
thin slices prosciutto 6 -
-12 thin slices pepperoni 6 $2650.00
provolone cheese 6 slices $789.00
fresh mozzarella cheese 8 oz $878.00
red or orange pepper 1 $442.00
baby arugula 1 cup $382.00

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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Party Size Italian Melt

Ingredients:
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup mixed Italian olives, pitted
  • 2 tbsp chopped pickled jalapeños
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 loaf ciabatta bread, halved lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 6 thin slices spicy salami
  • 6 thin slices prosciutto
  • 6 -12 thin slices pepperoni
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn
  • 1 red or orange pepper, roasted and sliced
  • 1 cup baby arugula

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