A great Italian sub is already hard to resist, but baking it until the cheese melts into the savory layers of meat elevates it into pure comfort food. These baked Italian subs are warm, hearty, and packed with bold flavors—from salty salami and pepperoni to smoky ham and perfectly melted provolone. The toasted roll becomes crisp on the outside while staying soft inside, creating a sandwich that’s satisfying in every bite.
The magic begins with the layering. By stacking Italian deli meats in the roll before baking, their flavors warm and mingle together, giving the sandwich depth and richness. The provolone and mozzarella melt into a bubbly, golden layer that holds everything in place and infuses the sandwich with creamy, gooey texture. Oregano adds an herbal lift, while black pepper provides just enough bite to balance the richness.
Finishing the subs with a fresh drizzle of Italian dressing, shredded lettuce, and thin slices of tomato adds essential contrast. The cool, crisp vegetables brighten the warm, toasted filling, giving you that classic Italian deli flavor but with the comfort of a hot sandwich. It’s the perfect blend of textures—melty, crunchy, and fresh.
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These baked subs are incredibly quick to make, making them perfect for busy weeknights, game-day spreads, or casual gatherings. They’re kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly customizable. And brushing the rolls with garlic butter before baking? That takes things to an irresistible, bakery-quality level.
Serve them straight from the oven and prepare for instant applause—this is warm Italian comfort in sandwich form.
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 sub rolls or Italian hoagie buns
- 8 slices salami
- 8 slices pepperoni
- 8 slices ham or capicola
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 small tomato, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp Italian dressing or olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Butter for spreading
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