Knock Off Hot Sicilian Sandwich

This is my version of a sandwich Corey and I would order from a pizza place where we live. They delivered to where we worked. I told him I could make it at home. So I opened the bread and made a list of the ingredients. I use the same basic items. I knew I would have to find a bread to use. I have made them in smaller individual sizes by using Hoagy rolls. What I use most are called Italian loaves, I buy them at my local grocery store deli department.

This sandwich is very easy to adapt to your taste. Any item can be used in larger or smaller amounts, how ever much you prefer.

First I cut open my loaf. I put it on foil so that when I put it in the oven to melt my cheese the bread doesn't darken. I crinkle the foil around the edges.

Spread spicy mustard over the bread. If you don't want so much only spread on one side of the loaf.

Next layer on the ham slices. I use honey ham, but whatever style you like will work. I use very thin sliced ham and layer on both sides of the loaf. Once again do it how you prefer, thicker slices, only layer on one side, two layers, totally your preference.

Next layer pepperoni. As you can see I layer them on both side. Use as many or as few as you like. Use the giant sized slices, but a full link and cut into small diced chunks, once again however you like.

Your next layer is bacon. I used bacon bits, NOT the imitation bits. This way is more convenient for me. If you prefer to fry your own bacon that works great also. The pizza place that we ordered from puts the whole bacon slices on the sandwich. You could crumble the slices if you prefer. If you do fry your bacon pat off the extra grease before adding to your sandwich.

The final layer before heating is the cheese. I do shred my own cheese. I use Mozzarella with some Oregano and Italian Seasoning mixed in. Of course your favorite pre-shredded cheese is fine. Again, as much or as little as you want.

Finally into a 450 degree oven for about ten to twelve minutes, or until your cheese is melted to your liking. I shred a small amount of lettuce and add before I close the loaf. Totally your preference to add lettuce or not, a few shreds or a handful. Personalize it to your liking.

**I usually cut the loaf into four pieces. One piece for each of us for dinner. And one piece for each of us for lunch the next day. But cut into how ever many pieces you need.

**Potato chips, French fries, or even tator tots go great with this sandwich.

**I have even made this sandwich for a Superbowl party. I cut it into eight slices.