Description
These delicious Italian Sub Squares transform your favorite deli sandwich into a warm, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying baked appetizer perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 oz sliced provolone cheese
4 oz sliced hard salami
4 oz sliced pepperoni
4 oz sliced deli ham
1/4 cup sliced red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced banana peppers (optional)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to about a 10x12 inch rectangle. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread this mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
Step 4: Layer the provolone cheese over the mayonnaise mixture. Then, evenly arrange the salami, pepperoni, and ham over the cheese.
Step 5: Sprinkle the thinly sliced red onion and banana peppers (if using) over the meats.
Step 6: Carefully fold one long side of the puff pastry over the filling, meeting the other long side. Pinch the edges firmly to seal completely, creating a log. You can also fold the short edges to meet in the center and then fold in half, creating a more compact rectangle.
Step 7: Brush the top of the pastry log with the egg wash and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 8: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Ensure the bottom is cooked through.
Step 9: Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles using a sharp knife and serving warm.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mayonnaise mixture. Serve with a side of marinara sauce or extra banana peppers for dipping!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 squares
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg