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Hero Sandwich

BOOMER’S HERO SANDWICH

This recipe was developed when ex-Cincinnati Bengal quarterback, Boomer Esiason and my company worked together on a fundraiser for his sun, Gunner and Childrens’ Hospital Cincinnati.

The food we served had a football theme, and this sandwich was a real winner. The best part is you can make it ahead of time (it actually tastes better made the morning you’re going to serve it).

Use your creative license here, too. Whatever meats and cheeses suit you, go ahead and use. Or make it all vegetarian. The secret to this hero staying together is the hollowing out of the bread. Now relax and get ready to root for your team!

One long loaf of Italian or French bread, sliced horitzontally into two
½ pound each: baked ham, provolone or muenster cheese
¼ pound Salami
Tomato slices
Red onion rings
1 bell pepper, cut into strips
Leaf lettuce
Salt and pepper to taste

Basil Vinaigrette
This makes enough for one long sandwich. If you want extra for serving on the side, double the recipe.

½ cup red wine vinegar
¾ to 1 cup olive oil
½ cup chopped black olives
½ cup diced onion
2 teaspoons or so dry basil
2 teaspoons or so minced garlic
1 teaspoon oregano

Blend vinegar and oil together. Add everything else and blend well.

To Assemble Sandwich:

Make a shell out of the bottom loaf of bread, leaving ½” thick sides. Sperad a thin layer of dressing on insdie of bottom and sides, and coat underneath side of top loaf. Set top aside. Lay provolone slices into bottom and spread with some dressing. Top with ham, salami, tomatoes, onions, peppers and lettuce, making sure to spread some dressing onto each layer as you go. Make more layers until you run out of filling. Fit top onto bottom and press together. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill 1-8 hours. Cut into wedges with serrated knife.

This is a delicious Hero Sandwich!

 

Hero Sandwich

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