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From TikTok-famous grinder salad sandwiches to old-school N’awlins-style Muffalettas, the range and influence of Italian sandwiches is vast and inspiring. After all, there’s nothing quite like a stack of tasty deli meats and cheeses drenched in olive oil, salt, piquant peppers, and pillowy bread. And if you prefer steaming hot, toasted sandwiches, there’s more than a few saucy, cheesy options on this list—including at least one that’s Grandma-approved. Go on and give one (or several) of these tasty Italian sandwich recipes a try.
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Real N'Awlins Muffaletta
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This classic sandwich was invented at a Sicilian Deli in New Orleans in the early 20th century. A true muffuletta should be made on oven-fresh round Italian bread loves topped with sesame seeds, and a spicy, tangy olive salad sets it apart.
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Italian Subs—Restaurant Style
With three varieties of meat (capicola, prosciutto, and Genoa salami), this is the sort of Italian submarine sandwich you'd get at a classic pizza joint.
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Slow Cooker Italian Beef
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Inspired by a sandwich at a Chicago restaurant, this juicy beef sandwich is seasoned with sweet or hot peppers—depending on your taste. All you need is a slow cooker, and it'll soon be your all time favorite sandwich.
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Chopped Italian Sandwiches
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This chopped Italian-style sandwich uses a chop-and-mix method inspired by a social media trend. Hoagies are then piled high with the chopped mixture of lettuce, cheese, ham, salami, and more onto hoagie rolls for a quick and filling lunch or dinner.
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Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich
Chef John
"Made this for my fiancé and I after trying other recipes for Italian beef and this one is our favorite," says Allrecipes member Michelle Kasprzak. "I toasted the buns before topping them with the meat and broth, kept the rolls from getting soggy. Then popped them back in the oven with a slice of provolone before topping with the giardiniera. We will definitely be making these again!"
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Basic Grilled Panini
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“Loved this,” says Allrecipes Allstar Christina. “Great flavors and textures… a definite keeper—YUM!”
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Prosciutto and Provolone Panini Sandwiches
"I jazzed it up a tiny bit more because I like a hearty panini, so I sautéed spinach, red onions and garlic in olive oil and added that to the mix," says Raquel Teixeira. "Everyone loved it!
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Muffaletta Sandwich
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Kevin D Weeks
"What a sandwich," says Allrecipes member Jillian. 'We got Italian bread from one of our favorite bakeries and this was fabulous! I threw some Kalamata olives into the mix and used high quality meats and cheeses for this. It was very good and very filling!"
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Folded Pizza Sandwich
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This sandwich recipe takes inspiration from two Italian classics: the pizza and the sub. "The salty cured meat paired with the creaminess of the burrata topped with vinaigrette, balsamic vinegar, and garlicky bread—it’s a real treat!” says Amanda Stanfield.
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Grandma's Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich
"We make these, too," says Sarah Jo. "Sometimes, if I have the inclination I'll add pepperoni in the middle and serve it with hot marinara. My kids especially flip for these. Even better results, cook in the cast iron skillet with a nice pat of butter."
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Festival Style Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches
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"This sandwich is nothing new for us, but grilling the peppers and onions made all the difference in the world," says naples34102. "Until now I had always cooked them in a skillet and while that's delicious too, it is no substitute for what the submitter intended in this recipe. I was really amazed at the difference the roasted, charred peppers and onions made, in color as well as taste. Out of this world good!"
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Italian Pinwheels
Pat Bernitt
"These have a great flavor," says Allrecipes member Amy. "I took these to a get-together and the tray was empty in minutes. I followed the recipe exactly except for the banana peppers and used iceberg lettuce. I refrigerated them over night and as a result the cream cheese filling flavors melded together deliciously. Keeping this recipe in my party food file."
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Baked Italian Sub
lutzflcat
"Forget about ordering Italian sub sandwiches from a restaurant, and start making them at home," says Pat Bernitt. "They’re so quick and easy to make and more budget-friendly. Buy good quality hoagie rolls and deli meats, and get ready for a delicious, homemade sandwich hot out of the oven."
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Ciabatti Grinder Salad Sandwich
LaDonna Langwell
"These sandwiches, aka grinders, are AMAZING!" says Allrecipes member DREGINEK. "The flavors ROCK! I did add the red onions and pepperocini peppers the last few min of cooking….These are the best sandwiches!!!"
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Basil, Tomato, and Mozzarella Sandwich
"One of my favorite sandwiches to make for lunch for my husband and I," says cookiequeen. "I have also used all kinds of diff breads but we like the Italian or harder-crusted breads best. The original recipe and all the [different] ways I make this are all 5 stars! You can't go wrong."
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Joanne's Superhero Sandwich
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"I have made this sandwich many times and it never fails," says nmatsumoto. "It's great for gathering as it can be prepared in advance (and it tastes better next day)."
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Chopped Grinder Sliders
Peyton Beckwith
Try the classic chopped "grinder" sandwich in slider form! This recipe calls for brushing Hawaiian rolls and toasting them in butter, which makes for a pillowy, buttery, flavorful complement to the tangy, spicy chopped mix.
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TikTok Grinder Salad
Annie Campbell
With 5 types of meat, 3 types of cheese, and a fresh, crisp salad stacked between slices of crusty ciabatta, this sandwich delivers the perfect contrast of textures and flavors. "Really yummy," says Laura. "The salad really makes this sandwich."
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Fabulous Zucchini Grinders
"These things are incredible," says Allrecipes member SanfordAmateur. "I made them last night and even my 18 month old son ate every last bite of his 'mini sandwich'… Yum. Will definitely be making like once a week."
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Italian Chicken Panini
“I was sure this sandwich was gonna need something else a little extra, but boy was I wrong,” says Allrecipes Allstar Christina. “This was absolutely delicious and full of flavor! Perfect combo of flavors and a great crunchy texture! This is going into the rotation for sure—yum!”
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