Ingredients for A Real Maine Italian
- 4 ounces thinly sliced ham (per roll)
- 2 ounces thinly sliced cheese (cheddar, provolone or your choice, per roll)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced dill pickles (per roll)
- 1/2 medium tomato, thinly sliced (per roll)
- 4 sliced black olives (per roll)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (per roll)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper (per roll)
- 1 sub roll (hoagie roll) per serving
- 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar (per sandwich)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (per sandwich)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, generously, to taste
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How to Make A Real Maine Italian
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
- Cut sub rolls in half, almost all the way through, leaving a hinge.
- Layer 2 ounces of thinly sliced cheese (cheddar, provolone, or your choice) on each roll.
- Add 4 ounces of your chosen meat (ham, roast beef, turkey, etc.) to each roll.
- Top with 1/4 cup of thinly sliced dill pickles, 1/2 a medium tomato thinly sliced, 4 sliced black olives, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup of thinly sliced green bell pepper.
- Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon of red wine vinegar.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Broil in the preheated oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Alternatively, toast in a pan on medium-low for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Enjoy your authentic Maine Italian sandwich!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
140 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
106g
Carbs
16g
