Italian Melt Recipe
Lemon aioli, roasted red peppers, shaved ham, pepperoni, capicola, pepperoncini, provolone, ciabatta
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Ingredients
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Lemon Aioli
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Prepare the Lemon Aioli
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.
- 2
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the aioli and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Set aside.
Assemble the Sandwich
- 3
Prepare the Ciabatta
Slice the ciabatta bread in half horizontally to create a top and bottom for the sandwich.
- 4
Spread the Aioli
Spread a generous amount of the lemon aioli on both cut sides of the ciabatta.
- 5
Layer the Meats and Vegetables
On the bottom half of the ciabatta, layer the shaved ham, pepperoni, capicola, roasted red peppers, and sliced pepperoncini.
- 6
Add Cheese
Top the layers with slices of provolone cheese.
- 7
Close the Sandwich
Place the top half of the ciabatta over the filled bottom half to complete the sandwich.
Toast the Sandwich
- 8
- 9
Grill the Sandwich
Place the sandwich in the skillet and press down slightly with a spatula. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
