Description
A recipe for Italian Deli Picnic Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (about 1 pound) Italian bread, unsliced
  
• 1/2 cup Aunt Nellie's Old Style Sauce, divided
  
• 1 cup jarred roasted red and yellow sweet peppers, drained (about half of a 15-ounce jar)
  
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced baby Swiss, provolone OR sharp white Cheddar cheese
  
• 1 cup firmly packed baby spinach leaves (about 2 ounces)
  
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef, pastrami OR smoked turkey breast
  
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  
• 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Preparation
Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Chilling Time: 3 to 4 hours

1. Slice bread horizontally in half with sharp serrated knife. Scoop out some of soft center from each half; reserve to use later for bread crumbs.

2. Spread cut surface of bottom half of loaf with 1/4 cup sauce. Top with roasted peppers, cheese, spinach leaves, and meat or turkey.

3. Spread cut surface of top half of bread loaf with remaining 1/4 cup sauce. Sprinkle with pepper, then basil. Close sandwich.

4. Wrap sandwich in plastic wrap. Refrigerate weighted down with cast iron skillet or several heavy cans 3 to 4 hours to blend flavors. Slice with sharp serrated knife.

Nutrition
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Serves
Yield: 8 servings

Variations
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