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Pressed Italian Sandwiches

Pressed Italian Sandwiches

These Pressed Italian Sandwiches are flavorful and stuffed with ham, salami, provolone, and roasted red pepper. Great for a crowd!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch, picnic, Sandwich
Cuisine Italian
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 229 kcal

Equipment

  • plastic wrap
  • cookie sheet
  • large baking dish
  • weights (bricks, cast iron pan, or hand weights)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf ciabatta bread
  • 0.5 pound sliced deli ham
  • 0.5 pound sliced provolone
  • 1 15 ounce jar roasted whole red peppers drained and patted dry
  • 2 cups spinach leaves stems removed
  • 0.25 pound sliced salami
  • 0.33 cup pesto scoop out the driest part to avoid soggy bread
  • 3 tablespoons good olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Slice bread horizontally. Don't worry if it isn't perfect. When these are pressed and sliced, nobody will notice!
  • Spread pesto on one half of the bread and olive oil on the other. Salt and pepper over olive oil side.
  • Layer your ingredients: Ham, peppers, provolone, spinach, salami.
  • Add the top of the bread on and wrap tightly in plastic wrap several times.
  • Place the wrapped sandwich on a cookie sheet. Add a large baking dish and some weight on top, such as bricks, a cast iron pan, hand weights, or kettle ball.
  • Store in refrigerator overnight or at least 2 hours. Remove plastic, slice, and serve!
  • Garnish with toothpicks and olives if desired.

Notes

Best when prepared the night before to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 11gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 633mgPotassium: 139mgVitamin A: 580IUVitamin C: 1.1mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 1.4mg
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