Italian BLT Sandwiches

Recipe comes from Southern Living. Simple and delicious sandwich; could easily be made to take on a picnic or for tailgating.Menu Suggestion:Broccoli Cheese Soup, Potato Chips.

• Ready In: 21 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  Italian bread
• 1⁄4 cup  Italian dressing
• 1⁄3 cup  shredded parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup mustard
• 1⁄2 lb  thinly sliced  salami
• 1⁄2 lb  thinly sliced mortadella or 1⁄2 lb  bologna
• 1⁄2 lb  thinly sliced provolone cheese
•  romaine lettuce
• 3  plum tomatoes, sliced
• 1⁄2 lb bacon, cooked and cut in half

Directions

1. Cut bread diagonally into 8 slices. Arrange slices on baking sheet. Brush slices evenly with italian dressing and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
2. Bake at 375 for 6 minutes or until lightly toasted.
3. Stir together mayonnaise and mustard in small bowl. Spread mixture on untoasted sides of each piece of bread.
4. On four slices layer with salami, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato and bacon. Then top with remaining 4 bread slices mayonnaise side down. Secure with toothpicks if desired.