Grinder Sandwich
This is the best version of the tiktok famous grinder sandwich, with tons of italian seasoning, a variety of meats, crunchy tangy salad, and classic italian sub dressing. It's one of my family's favorite sandwich recipes and I know it'll be yours as well!
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 669kcal
Ingredients
Parmesan Herbed Garlic Butter
- 8 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or basil finely minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese freshly grated
Grinder Salad
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- ½ head iceberg lettuce
- 2 pepperoncini peppers thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely minced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
Grinder Sandwich
- 2 hoagie rolls or 1 large Italian loaf
- Slices of preferred cheese
- Slices of deli meats
- 1 Beefsteak or Heirloom tomato sliced thickly
- 1 Ripe Hass avocado thinly sliced
Instructions
- Garlic Butter Rolls
- Preheat your oven to 'low broil'.
- Mix together the melted butter, garlic paste, fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
- Place the the bread rolls onto a baking sheet, then generously brush the tops with the garlic butter. Toast in the preheated oven for up to 5 minutes.
- Make the Grinder Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, garlic paste, iceberg lettuce, pepperoncini peppers, fresh parsley, and red onion slices until everything is well combined.
- Let marinate while you build the rest of the sandwich.
- Build the Grinder Sandwich
- Open the toasted rolls and smear the rest of the butter on the inside of the bread, then top with your meats and cheeses.
- Toast the sandwich again for a few minutes under the low broiler until the cheese melts, then top the sandwich with slices of tomato, avocado (if using), and the grinder salad.
- Fold the top of the bread over the sandwich, give it a squish, and enjoy!
Notes
Pro Tips
Prep all components separately and assemble right before you eat, the salad can make the bread really soggy if it sits for too long. The grinder salad can be made a day ahead of time. Leftover salad can stay in the fridge for up to 3 days. Don't have Italian seasoning? Stir dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, and garlic powder together for a quick mix. To make the onions more palatable, less sharp, and remove the aftertaste, soak the red onion slices in cold water for about 10 minutes before using.Meats and Cheese Suggestions
You can use whatever you like, but the original recipe calls for:- Provolone Cheese
- Ham
- Turkey
- Prosciutto
- Salami
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 669kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1183mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g