The Ultimate Deli Sandwich for 8 Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Deli Sandwich for 8
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb loaf bread dough or frozen store bought bread dough, thawed; 12 lb thinly sliced black forest ham; 12 lb thinly sliced smoked chicken; 12 lb hot or medium calabreese salami, sliced very thin; 1 red bell peppers or 1 orange bell pepper, sliced thin; 1 red onions or 1 yellow onion, sliced thin; 3 -5 artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; sliced olive; sliced mushrooms; grilled eggplant, sliced thin; 12 lb mozzarella cheese; 12 lb feta (or...) or 12 lb blue cheese (or...) or 12 lb cheddar cheese (or...); Dijon mustard; mayonnaise (omit anything you don't like, and add anything you do-this ingredient list is really just a base for) or marinara sauce (omit anything you don't like, and add anything you do-this ingre…; oil; cornmeal

Servings: persons

1 lb loaf bread dough or frozen store bought bread dough, thawed
12 lb thinly sliced black forest ham
12 lb thinly sliced smoked chicken
12 lb hot or medium calabreese salami, sliced very thin
1 red bell peppers or 1 orange bell pepper, sliced thin
1 red onions or 1 yellow onion, sliced thin
3 -5 artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
sliced olive
sliced mushrooms
grilled eggplant, sliced thin
12 lb mozzarella cheese
12 lb feta (or...) or 12 lb blue cheese (or...) or 12 lb cheddar cheese (or...)
Dijon mustard
mayonnaise (omit anything you don't like, and add anything you do-this ingredient list is really just a base for) or marinara sauce (omit anything you don't like, and add anything you do-this ingredient list is really just a base for)
oil
cornmeal

1
Preheat your oven to 375F.
2
Roll out your bread dough to a round 14 inches.
3
Begin by placing your sliced ham evenly in a 7-8 inch round, beginning in the center of the dough.
4
Then do the same with the peppers and onions, then the smoked chicken, now a layer of mustard or sauce, cheese, veggies, more meat.
5
Really you just want a nice round stack of what-ever you like.
6
When your done pull the edges in, pressing down to compress layers and remove pockets of air.
7
Your going to want the completed sandwich to be dense.
8
Pinch together the dough so no open seams exists.
9
Place seam side down on a round pie pan lightly dusted with corn meal.
10
Lightly oil the top and bake for 35-45 minutes.
11
Remove and let stand for 15 minutes on the pan.
12
You can cut and serve hot, or place on a wire rack and cook for another 15 minutes and serve warm, or cool completely.
13
**Use any ingredients you like--this can be from all meat and cheese to totally vegan, it's up to you.
14
You can also divide the dough and make 8 individual ones as well--just mark the tops!

13762

kcal

Calories

871

Fat

Carbs

1375

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb loaf bread dough or frozen store bought bread dough, thawed, 12 lb thinly sliced black forest ham, 12 lb thinly sliced smoked chicken, 12 lb hot or medium calabreese salami, sliced very thin, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate Deli Sandwich for 8 falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Ultimate Deli Sandwich for 8

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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