The Cleveland Crunch: A Smoky, Spicy, Creamy Symphony

Name: The Cleveland Crunch: A Smoky, Spicy, Creamy Symphony
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 slices thick-cut deli sub roll; 4-5 slices smoked ham salami; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (adjust amount for desired heat); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons 1000 Island dressing; 1 slice cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice); Salt and pepper to taste

9 steps

Prep:20min

This sandwich can be enjoyed hot or cold. If you're packing it for lunch, assemble it without toasting and wait until you're ready to eat to toast the bread and melt the cheese.

Updated at: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:56:49 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories426.1 kcal (21%)

Total Fat30.1 g (43%)

Carbs20.9 g (8%)

Sugars3.6 g (4%)

Protein17.5 g (35%)

Sodium1311.9 mg (66%)

Fiber0.9 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

0.5red onion

0.5jalapeno pepper

thinly sliced, adjust amount for desired heat

2 tablespoonsolive oil

2 tablespoonsdressing

1 slicecheddar cheese

or cheese of your choice

Instructions

Step 1

Sauté the onions and jalapenos: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened and slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the jalapenos and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened but still with a crunch.

Step 2

Prepare the salami: While the vegetables cook, lay the salami slices on a plate and brush lightly with 1000 Island dressing.

Step 3

Toast the bread: If desired, toast the sub roll slices in a toaster or under a broiler until lightly golden brown.

Step 4

Assemble the sandwich: Spread a layer of 1000 Island dressing on one side of each bread slice. Add the salami, then top with the sauteed onions and jalapenos. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Melt the cheese: Place the sandwich on a baking sheet or skillet. Top with the cheese slice and broil for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 6

Enjoy! Cut the sandwich in half and enjoy the symphony of flavors and textures.

Step 7

Tips:

Step 8

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauteed onions and jalapenos.

Step 9

Feel free to customize the vegetables! Try bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for additional flavor and texture