The Best Deli Sandwich

Craving a classic deli sandwich experience? This recipe, voted “The Best Deli Sandwich” by friends and family, piles high all your favorite deli meats and cheeses between fresh-sliced bread. Get ready for a flavor explosion in every bite!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Forget takeout and overpriced deli counters, this recipe unlocks the secrets to “The Best Deli Sandwich” according to friends and family! Here’s why you’ll love it:

• Deli Perfection at Home: Craft a masterpiece sandwich loaded with your favorite deli meats and cheeses, exactly how you like it. No more skimping on ingredients!
• Flavor Explosion: Layers of savory meats and melty cheese create a symphony of deliciousness in every single bite.
• Customizable Cravings: This recipe is your canvas! Use your favorite meats, cheeses, veggies, and condiments to create a sandwich that perfectly matches your taste buds.
• Homemade Hero: Skip the wait and expense. Making your own deli sandwich allows you to control the quality of ingredients and enjoy the satisfaction of creating a restaurant-worthy meal at home.

I’ve always been a bit of a sandwich lover. From fresh salmon, to veggies, to a big old sub loaded with all kinds of meat and cheeses, to even a classic grilled cheese. I love a good sandwich. Most especially a good deli sandwich.

I chose this fun sandwich because I’m in the throws of the A to Z Challenge and decided to make my S be ‘sandwiches’… why not? Besides, you really will want to try this.

It cures Writer’s Block. I swear.

I was in the middle of penning my best selling novel (insert eye roll here) and I got hungry – plus I was massively having a block and wasn’t sure what to write next.  Since I was on a time crunch and really needed to keep writing, I didn’t want to go out for a meal.

I just wanted to make something at home. And eat it quickly. Maybe even while continuing to write.

Except I hadn’t been to the store yet that week, so my options were pretty limited – frosted flakes, oatmeal, and some cheese sticks. (slight exaggeration – I really was just craving a sandwich and we were out of lunch meat)

I’m pretty lucky to live in a neighborhood that is literally behind a grocery store. Takes me two minutes to drive, about 8 to walk.

I drove myself over there and spent about 5 minutes walking through the deli department checking out all the fresh meats. The sandwich below is what came out of that little walk through.

How does it cure writer’s block?

Well, while standing in the kitchen preparing my sandwich, a whole new idea hit me. I wound up writing non-stop until dinner. Just for the record, that was not the only time I tested that theory.

Every time I get stuck, I go make one of these babies and by the time I get back, the words are ready to flow. Seriously. I’m sure it’s the sandwich. Really.

World’s best deli sandwich:

The Best Deli Sandwich

Nicole Cook

Dubbed by friends and family as The Best Deli Sandwich, this favorite is full of great deli meats and cheese. Most delicious!

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Sandwiches Burgers and Sliders

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 211 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 sandwich roll
• 2 slices Asiago Cheese
• 2 slices Hot Capocollo thinly sliced
• 2 slices Hot Calabrese thinly sliced
• 2 slices Pepper Salame thinly sliced
• 2 slices Chorizo thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Black Olives sliced
• 1 Banana Pepper sliced

Instructions

 

• If your sandwich roll isn’t already cut in half, go ahead and slice it down the middle.
• Layer the Asiago cheese onto the bread and broil until melted (took 2 minutes), I spread just a really thin layer of mayo on the bread before layering the cheese on and broiling. You could use mustard, salad dressing or another sauce that you enjoy. Or just leave it off.
• Layer the meats on top of the melted cheese on the bottom sandwich roll.
• Top with any veggies you want. I added some baby spinach because I had it to use up and I never hesitate to throw some in when I can. It’s good for you and delicious.
• Layer on the black olives and banana peppers and any other delicious things you might want.
• Pickles, jalapenos, peppers, onions, etc.
• Put the top on and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 853mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg

Keyword easy lunch recipes

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