Layered Picnic Loaves Recipe

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This big sandwich, inspired by one I tried at a New York deli, is a favorite with our football-watching crowd. Made ahead, it's easily carted to any gathering. Kids and adults alike say it's super. -Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon

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Layered Picnic Loaves Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 unsliced loaves (1 pound each) Italian bread
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1/2 pound deli roast beef
  • 12 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese (1 ounce each)
  • 16 fresh basil leaves
  • 3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced salami
  • 1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
  • 1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
  • 8 ounces thinly sliced deli chicken
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • Cut loaves in half horizontally; hollow out tops and bottoms, leaving 1/2-in. shells (discard removed bread or save for another use).
  • Combine oil and garlic; brush inside bread shells. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Layer bottom of each loaf with a fourth of the roast beef, mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, salami, artichokes, salad greens, chicken and onion. Repeat layers. Season with salt, pepper and remaining Italian seasoning.
  • Drizzle with remaining oil mixture if desired. Replace bread tops; wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing. Yield: 2 loaves (12 servings each).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 341 calories, 18 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 991 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Layered Picnic Loaves in Taste of Home August/September 2000, p33

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Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2011 by langang

Easy to make and delicious.


Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by aquinn3

This is great recipe to bring to a potluck! Delicious and easy to transport!


Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2010 by cusxla

I have been making this every year for the past three years! Excellent sandwich!!! Keep the artichokes in the sandwich! They add a wonderful taste. Love it!


Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by cooks a lot

This was a great sub. I have made it twice and my family loves it (leaving out the artichoke hearts). I call it the "break the bank sub" though.


Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by cwbuff

I made this for a church picnic and my son and his friends gave it a thumbs up. I substituted thicker-sliced turkey for the chicken and used sweet onion instead of regular. I think I left out the artichokes, though. That you can make it ahead and slice it after reaching your destination makes it fuss-free and perfect for picnics.


Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by Sandi2460

This sandwich is really good...makes a great summer dinner.

 
 
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