La Brea Italian Sandwich Duo (Double-Stuffed Edition)

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Ingredients

Hot Italian:

  • 1 La Brea Bakery Take & Bake Twin Baguette (makes 2 sandwiches)
  • 6 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp Calabrian chili paste

  • 4 slices prosciutto

  • 4 slices prosciutto cotto (Italian ham)

  • 6 slices salami

  • 6 slices pepperoni

  • 4 slices provolone cheese

  • Dried oregano, to taste


Classic Cold Italian Sub:

  • 1 La Brea Bakery Take & Bake Twin Baguette (makes 2 sandwiches)

  • 6 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp Calabrian chili paste

  • 4 slices prosciutto

  • 4 slices prosciutto cotto

  • 6 slices salami

  • 6 slices pepperoni

  • 4 slices provolone cheese

  • 1 cup thinly sliced iceberg or romaine lettuce

  • Tomato slices

  • Red onion, thinly sliced

  • Peperoncini (sliced or whole)

  • Olive oil and red wine vinegar

  • Dried oregano and kosher salt, to taste

Preparation

Bread Base for Both Sandwiches:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. Bake baguette(s) for 8–10 minutes until crisp and golden

 

Hot Italian:

  1. Prep the Bread:
    Slice baguette lengthwise, not all the way through — open like a book.

  2. Make the Calabrian Mayo:
    Mix 6 tbsp mayo with 2 tbsp Calabrian chili paste. Spread generously on both sides of the open bread.

  3. Assemble the Sandwich:
    Layer in this order: prosciutto, prosciutto cotto, salami, pepperoni, and provolone. Sprinkle with oregano.

  4. Melt:
    Broil open-faced until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

  5. Serve hot and gently press closed before slicing.

 

Classic Cold Italian Sub:

  1. Prep the Bread:
    Fully slice baguette in half lengthwise.

  2. Make the Calabrian Mayo:
    Mix 6 tbsp mayo with 2 tbsp Calabrian chili paste. Spread generously on the bottom half.

  3. Assemble the Sandwich:
    Layer prosciutto, prosciutto cotto, salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese.
    Top with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and peperoncini.

  4. Dress & Season:
    Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Sprinkle with oregano and salt.

  5. Top & Serve:
    Add the top half of the baguette. Slice and serve cold or room temperature.

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