Italian Club Sandwich

Photo: flickr user VirtualErn

Ingredients

1/2 Italian bread loaf - (16-oz loaf)

1/4 cup Italian dressing

cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup mustard

1/2 pound thinly-sliced Genoa salami

1/2 pound thinly-sliced mortadella or bologna

4 ounces slc provolone cheese slices - (1 ea)

Romaine lettuce leaves

3 plum tomatoes sliced

8 bacon slices cooked, cut in half

Pimiento-stuffed green olives for garnish

Preparation

Cut bread diagonally into 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices; arrange on a baking sheet. Brush slices evenly with Italian dressing, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Spread untoasted sides of bread slices evenly with mayonnaise and mustard.

Layer 4 bread slices, mayonnaise-side up, with salami, mortadella, and provolone. Top with 4 bread slices, mayonnaise-side up; layer with lettuce, tomato, and bacon. Top with remaining 4 bread slices, mayonnaise-side down. Cut in half, and secure with wooden picks. Garnish, if desired.

This recipe yields 4 servings.