Southern Italian Club Sandwich

Makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 25 min.
Baking Time: 6 min.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 - Italian bread loaf (16-ounces)

• 1/4 - cup Italian dressing

• 1/3 - cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 - cup mayonnaise

• 1/2 - cup mustard

• 1/2 - thinly sliced Genoa salami

• 1/2 - pound thinly sliced mortadella or bologna

•    4 - slices (1-ounce) provolone cheese  

•        Romaine lettuce leaves

•    3 - plum tomatoes (sliced)

•    8 - bacon slices (cooked and cut in half)

•        Pimiento-stuffed green olives (garnish)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375° F.

1. You want to 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 for 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly toasted.

2. Spread mayonnaise and mustard on untoasted sides of bread slices.  Layer 4 bread slices, mayonnaise side up, with salami, mortadella, and provolone.  Top with 4 bread slices, mayonnaise side up.  Layer with lettuce, sliced tomato, and bacon.

3. Top with remaining 4 bread slices, mayonnaise side down.  Cut sandwiches in half, and  secure with wooden picks.  Garnish with olives if desired.