Name: Hideaway Pizzas Italian Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 slices sliced deli ham; 6 slices sliced salami; 12 slices sliced pepperoni; 0.25 pcs red onion; 8 pieces black olives (sliced); 6 rings banana peppers (sliced); 0.5 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded); 0.5 cups cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 cup lettuce (iceberg or romaine, shredded); 1 pcs tomato (sliced, about 1/4-inch thick); 1 pcs Italian sandwich roll or sub roll; 2 tbs Creamy Italian dressing; 1 tsp butter (softened, for toasting roll); 0.25 tsp salt; 0.125 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

Method

Sandwich Filling

Prepare onion and peppers

Thinly slice the 1/4 red onion into rings or half-rings. If banana peppers aren’t pre-sliced, slice them into rings. Combine sliced black olives and banana pepper rings in a small bowl and set aside.

Assemble meats and cheeses

On a clean surface, layer the 6 slices of ham, 6 slices of salami and 12 slices of pepperoni in overlapping fashion so they will heat evenly. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the meats.

Melt the cheese

Preheat broiler or oven to high (or heat a skillet). Place the meat-and-cheese assembly on a baking sheet and broil 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and just bubbly (watch closely to avoid burning). Alternatively, transfer to a covered skillet over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes to melt cheese.

Fresh Vegetables & Toppings

While cheese melts, wash and dry the lettuce and shred or tear into bite-sized pieces. Slice the tomato into 1/4-inch rounds and season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper. Keep vegetables chilled until ready to assemble.

Bread & Dressing

Toast roll (optional)

If toasting: split the Italian roll lengthwise. Lightly butter the cut sides with 1 tsp softened butter and toast under the broiler 1–2 minutes until golden. Remove and let cool slightly.

Spread 2 tablespoons of Creamy Italian dressing evenly on the cut sides of the roll (split between top and bottom).

Assembly & Serve

Place the hot meat-and-cheese stack on the bottom half of the dressed roll, distributing meats and melted cheese evenly. Top with the sliced tomato, shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, black olives and banana peppers.

Place the top roll on the sandwich, press gently to compact. If desired, cut sandwich in half on a diagonal. Serve immediately while the meat and cheese are warm, with extra Creamy Italian dressing on the side.