The Ultimate Italian Chopped Sandwich – $50 Version!

provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: mozzarella cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Mozzarella offers a lighter option, while cheddar is often more affordable.

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey slices

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey is lower in fat, and bologna is a budget-friendly alternative.

ciabatta bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain adds fiber, while white bread is often less expensive.

capicola

🥗Healthier: lean ham

💰Cheaper: smoked turkey

Lean ham reduces fat content, while smoked turkey is a cost-effective substitute.

Start with mortadella, puto salami, puto koh ham, and genoa salami.

Add slices of mozzarella cheese and provolone cheese.

Prepare a large cutting board for the family size sandwich.

Add chopped lettuce, pepperoni (remove stems), and green olives (using stuffed olives).

Add lots of red onion, black pepper, Italian seasoning, olive oil, mayo, and balsamic glaze.

Chop all the ingredients together using a sharp non-serrated knife.

Get a large crusty bread from a local bakery.

Cut the bread open.

Fill the bread with the chopped mixture.

Add more black pepper and drizzle with balsamic glaze before closing the sandwich.

Cut the sandwich in half to show the inside, then cut into pieces for serving.

Equipment Needed

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