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Home » Recipe » Italian Hero Sub Sandwich

Italian Hero Sub Sandwich

June 5, 2018 by Danielle Green 11 Comments

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Italian Hero Sub Sandwich is a copycat recipe of the popular Subway foot long that makes a delicious and easy lunch for a crowd!

Italian Hero Sub Sandwich servingItalian Hero Sub Sandwich

The Subway Italian Hero was one of my all-time favorite sandwiches when I was working close to the restaurant. It is layered with amazing flavor from the variety of spicy Italian meats. Sadly I no longer am close to a Subway, so I recreated this Italian Hero Sub Sandwich for a copycat recipe to make at home, that is even better than the original with homemade freshness!Italian Hero Sub Sandwich sliced in half

How to Make Sub Sandwiches

Grab some fresh hoagie rolls from the deli at the grocery store along with some provolone cheese and your favorite vegetables. I found this gourmet deli selection of Italian meats at Aldi which has the perfect combination of meats to recreate the the Italian Hero Sub Sandwich.

I love that all of the meats come in one package, so you save money by not having to buy multiple packages. This was enough for 3 sub sandwiches, so if you are making dinner for a crowd, just grab a couple.

Just like when you are at Subway, you can top your sandwiches with whatever vegetables and dressings you prefer. Subway suggests that you dress the sandwich with olive oil and red wine vinegar, but I opted for light mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.

Italian Hero Sub Sandwich deli selection of thinly sliced meats

How do you make a healthy sub sandwich?

By opting for whole grain wheat bread, you can increase the fiber in your sub sandwich and make it healthier. Choosing lighter options like a red wine vinaigrette and lean sandwich meats, you will also cut down on the fats.

When you make these ahead of time, leave off any dressing until they are served so they transport well. They will hold best that way and not get soggy. I also wrapped each sub sandwich up in cellophane wrap to keep it as fresh as possible. I had half a leftover sub the next day and it was still amazing!Italian Hero Sub Sandwich

What is the best sub sandwich?

My favorite sub sandwiches for a convenient lunch come from Subway. If you are looking to grab a quick lunch they are a great option with lots of bread, meat and sauce options. When it comes to a homemade meal, a good homemade sub sandwich beats any of the restaurant options in my eyes. The chewy bread and high quality meats are a step above the rest!

What is the difference between a sub and a sandwich?

Sub sandwiches are a sandwich made with a long roll of bread cut width wise, reminiscent of a submarine, it’s namesake. They are piled high with a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and dressings.

Italian Hero Sub Sandwich on pan

When you are making a picnic, these Italian Hero Sub Sandwiches are the perfect lunch recipe. The meats add so much spice and flavor, which is perfect for adults who need a quick and easy portable lunch. They are perfect when you don’t want a boring old ham and cheese sandwich. Give this delicious sub sandwich a try!

Italian Hero Sub Sandwich
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5 from 2 votes

Italian Hero Sub Sandwich

Italian Hero Sub Sandwich is a copycat recipe of the popular Subway foot long that makes a delicious and easy lunch for a crowd!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 3
Author: Danielle Green

Ingredients

  • 3 deli hoagie buns
  • 6 oz. variety pack of thin sliced Italian meats Salami, Capocollo, Calabrese
  • 6 slices Provolone cheese
  • Choice of vegetables spinach, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, banana peppers, olives, etc.
  • Mayonnaise
  • Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Slice the hoagie buns lengthwise and top with vegetables, Provolone and meats.
  • If serving immediately, dress each sandwich with Mayonnaise and Dijon and cut in half.
  • If serving later, wrap each sub in cling wrap and store refrigerated up to 48 hours.

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Filed Under: Fast & Easy, Lunch Idea, Main Dishes, Pork Dishes, Recipe


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Comments

  1. Melissa Howell says

    June 8, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    Yours looks way better than anything you could get at Subway!

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  2. Stephanie Manley says

    June 9, 2018 at 6:21 am

    This looks so much better than my local subway! I need to try your tips to make my favorite Italian BMT there!

    Reply
  3. Malinda Linnebur says

    June 10, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    I’m not going to lie this looks so much better than any sandwich I’ve had from Subway!

    Reply
  4. Julie Evink says

    June 11, 2018 at 8:20 am

    This looks great Danielle!!! Might have to be on my lunch menu this week!

    Reply
  5. Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says

    June 12, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    5 stars
    This looks MILES better than subway! I Want this sandwich now!!

    Reply
  6. Liz Della Croce says

    June 14, 2018 at 8:31 am

    5 stars
    These look amazing! They’d be a hit at my house for sure!

    Reply
  7. Crystal Faulkner says

    June 14, 2018 at 5:03 pm

    This hero sub really saved my day!

    Reply
  8. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    June 15, 2018 at 3:56 pm

    Sandwiches are summertime staples!

    Reply
  9. Carolyn says

    June 15, 2018 at 7:22 pm

    This looks so yummy!

    Reply
  10. Mark Hill says

    October 30, 2019 at 3:46 pm

    I hate to burst your diet bubble. but, a 12 inch Sub or Hoagie roll is intended to be 4 servings. That is way to much bread for that amount of meat and cheese. If I had put less than 1 pound of deli meat and 1 pound of cheese on a 12 inch Hoagie I would have gotten fired.
    when it comes to sandwiches a serving is 1 slice of bread 4 oz of meat and 4 oz of cheese. You then fold that in half. if you have a 2 bread slice sandwich you also double the meat and cheese and cut the sandwich in half for two servings. It gets served with 2 cups of soup or 2 side salids.
    Most people forget that Subway is a diet sub shop. but they defeat their purpose by substituting to much bread.

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  11. Anne Penney says

    July 3, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    They look delicious and I’m making some right now !

    Reply

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