Crispy Garlic Bread Deli Sandwich

Ingredients

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• 1 long loaf of bread (French bread, baguette, or similar)
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 slices provolone cheese
• Nema salami, or your favorite deli salami
• Nema pastrami, or your favorite pastrami
• 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese, per sandwich
• Chips, for topping
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• 1½ cups finely chopped lettuce
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• Pickled jalapeños, to taste

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   Slice the bread in half lengthwise.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Spread the garlic butter evenly over both halves of the bread.

4. 4

   Place the provolone slices on the bread and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.

5. 5

   While the bread is baking, prepare the salad by mixing together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Stir in the chopped lettuce, onion, and pickled jalapeños until everything is evenly coated.

6. 6

   Once the bread is out of the oven, layer on the salami and pastrami, then top with the sharp cheddar cheese.

7. 7

   Spoon the creamy salad mixture over the cheese, then finish with a generous handful of your favorite chips.

8. 8

   Slice, serve immediately, and enjoy.