Sampler Platter Sub Recipe

Name: Sampler Platter Sub
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Oil, for frying; 1 cup flour; 3 eggs, beaten; One 8-ounce bag party snack mix, pulsed in a food processor until fine; 6 individual string cheeses, cut in half; 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 8); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 medium jalapenos; 2 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon grainy mustard; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Pinch cayenne; Pinch ground garlic; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Oil, for brushing; 8 soft French rolls; 1/2 head Bibb lettuce; 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced thin; Jeff's Buttermilk Ranch, recipe follows; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon fresh dill, minced; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Pinch salt; Pinch ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Oil, for frying
1 cup flour
3 eggs, beaten
One 8-ounce bag party snack mix, pulsed in a food processor until fine
6 individual string cheeses, cut in half
1 pound chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 8)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 medium jalapenos
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grainy mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Pinch cayenne
Pinch ground garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Oil, for brushing
8 soft French rolls
1/2 head Bibb lettuce
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced thin
Jeff's Buttermilk Ranch, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon fresh dill, minced
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch salt
Pinch ground black pepper

1
For the mozzarella sticks and chicken fingers: Fill a Dutch oven halfway with oil and heat to 350 degrees F. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Add the flour, eggs and crushed party mix to 3 separate shallow dishes.
3
Coat the cheese and chicken pieces first in flour, then egg, letting the excess drip off, and then coat in the snack mix.
4
Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
5
Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain and then season with salt and pepper.
6
For the poppers: Halve the jalapenos lengthwise, removing the seeds and leaving the stems on.
7
In a mixing bowl, stir together the cream cheese, horseradish, honey, mustard, Worcestershire, cayenne, garlic and some salt and pepper.
8
Spoon this mixture into each of the split jalapenos and brush with oil.
9
Bake until the tops are brown and the skins are slightly blistered, 10 to 12 minutes.
10
For the sandwich build: Open the each roll and layer with fried mozzarella, chicken tenders and jalapeno poppers.
11
Top with a piece of lettuce, a couple slices of tomato and Jeff's Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing.
12
Mix the mayonnaise, buttermilk, dill, garlic, honey, mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl.
13
Store in an airtight container.

1906

kcal

Calories

157

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Oil, for frying, 1 cup flour, 3 eggs, beaten, One 8-ounce bag party snack mix, pulsed in a food processor until fine, and more.

Yes, Sampler Platter Sub falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sampler Platter Sub

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Variations & substitutions

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