Back-to-School Grinder Sandwich
A viral, delicious grinder sandwich perfect for back-to-school lunches. Featuring a flavorful parmesan herb garlic butter and a zesty, crunchy grinder salad.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Parmesan Herb Garlic Butter
- 8 tsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano or basil finely minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Grinder Salad
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce shredded
- 2 pepperoncini peppers thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely minced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
Sandwich Assembly
- 2 hoagie rolls
- cheese slices provolone, havarti, or Swiss
- deli meats ham, turkey, salami, or prosciutto
- 1 beefsteak tomato sliced thick
- 1 Hass avocado thinly sliced, optional
Instructions
- Toast the rolls: Turn oven to low broil. Mix melted butter, garlic paste, herbs, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan. Brush rolls and broil 3–5 minutes until golden.
- Make the salad: Toss mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, seasonings, Parmesan, garlic, lettuce, pepperoncini, parsley, and red onion in a bowl. Let sit.
- Build and melt: Open toasted rolls, spread remaining butter, layer meats and cheese. Broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Top and enjoy: Add tomato, avocado, and the grinder salad. Fold and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 669 | Total Carbs: 21g | Net Carbs: 17g | Fats: 55g | Protein: 25g #BackToSchoolLunch #HealthyLunchBoxIdeas #ViralSandwich #EasySchoolMeals
Calories: 669 | Total Carbs: 21g | Net Carbs: 17g | Fats: 55g | Protein: 25g #BackToSchoolLunch #HealthyLunchBoxIdeas #ViralSandwich #EasySchoolMeals
