Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOld Neighborhood CafeGrilled Italian Recipe

Grilled Italian Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

Experience our sizzling Grilled Italian Sandwich, featuring premium Italian deli meats grilled to perfection with provolone cheese, fried onions, oil, lettuce, and tomato. A savory delight with every bite!

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Ingredients

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Sandwich Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients. Slice the tomato and prepare the lettuce by washing and tearing it into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Heat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan to prevent sticking.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 3

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the bottom half of each piece of bread, layer the Italian deli meats evenly. Add slices of provolone cheese on top of the meats.

  2. 4

    Add Fried Onions

    Sprinkle the fried onions over the cheese for added crunch and flavor.

  3. 5

    Top with Fresh Ingredients

    Add the lettuce and tomato slices on top of the fried onions. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Grilling

  1. 6

    Close the Sandwich

    Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich to enclose all the fillings.

  2. 7

    Grill the Sandwich

    Carefully place the assembled sandwich on the preheated grill. Grill for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted.

  3. 8

    Remove and Let Cool

    Once grilled, remove the sandwich from the grill and allow it to cool for a minute before slicing in half.

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