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Oven Baked Pizza Subs

I have fond memories of pizza subs from my college days. We would scrounge up any change or small bills we could find, and pile in someone's car and head to Mineo's for a late night pizza sub.  They were cheap, and they were hot, melty, and delicious.  Here's my attempt at a recipe:

Oven Baked Pizza Subs
  • 4-6  hoagie rolls
  • oregano or Italian seasoning
  • slices of provolone cheese (or mozzarella)
  • slices of pepperoni (I get it sliced at the deli for nice big pieces)
  • slices of genoa salami 
  • slices of your favorite ham, sliced very thin
  • 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, browned and drained (turkey Italian sausage is pretty good - optional)
  • your favorite pizza sauce
  • veggies if desired (and I desire them on the parental sandwiches) - thin green pepper slices, thin onion slices, mushrooms if you're into them, banana peppers, etc.  
Have on hand: shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes and if you like, mayo - for a really delish spread, mix some mayo, a dash of red wine vinegar, a tiny scoop of minced garlic, and some Italian seasoning - SO. GOOD.

Heat your oven to 375 degrees. Open up the rolls and put them on a baking sheet, and get an assembly line going.  Put on a layer of sauce (I'll leave the amount up to you - some people like them messy, I really don't), then the meats - ham, salami, pepperoni (sausage if you're adding it).  Then add the the veggies and the cheese (a couple slices each, or sprinkle liberally with shredded cheese), and sprinkle with a little oregano or Italian seasoning.  

Some people bake them open face, about 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is browning and the bread is getting toasty.  Some people close up the subs, wrap in foil, and bake 10-15 minutes until everything is hot and melty.  You pick.  Then top with mayo or sauce, lettuce, banana peppers, and tomato slices or whatever you're feeling, and serve.       
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