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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 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 Aug. 21, 2012 by DawnLockhart

Fantastic - I love this sandwich! Feeds a crowd and best of all it is one of the rare sandwiches that is not loaded with mayo.

Reviewed on May. 04, 2012 by lccneff

excellent!!!

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.