Italian Heroes

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 Italian hero rolls
• 1 pound thinly sliced deli ham
• 1 pound thinly sliced pepperoni
• 1 pound sliced provolone cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced red onions
• 1/2 cup sliced green bell peppers
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

10 minutes (if grilling)

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
2. Brush the hero rolls with Italian salad dressing and grill for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
3. Layer the ham, pepperoni, cheese, onions, green peppers, basil, and oregano onto the toasted hero rolls.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 650 per serving
• Fat: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 60 grams
• Protein: 35 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful
• Perfect for feeding a crowd
• Can be customized to suit individual tastes
• Portable and easy to eat

User Comments:

• "These Italian heroes were a hit at our party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them." - Susan
• "The combination of flavors was incredible. I'll definitely be making these again." - John
• "I made these heroes the night before and they held up great in the refrigerator. They were just as delicious the next day." - Mary

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a grill, you can toast the hero rolls in a toaster oven or under a broiler.
• You can use any type of Italian salad dressing you like.
• To make these heroes ahead of time, assemble them without the dressing and refrigerate them. When ready to serve, brush with dressing and grill.
• If you want to add some vegetables to these heroes, try sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, or zucchini.