Italian Club Sandwiches

This is an excellent sandwich adapted from a magazine. Be sure to use deli fresh meats and a good quality Italian dressing and Italian bread. I use precooked bacon warmed up according to the package directions.

• Ready In: 26 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 (16 ounce)  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  genoa salami
• 1⁄2 lb  thinly sliced mortadella or 1⁄2 lb  bologna
• 4  slices provolone cheese
•  romaine lettuce leaf
• 3  plum tomatoes, sliced
• 8  slices bacon, cooked and cut in half

Directions

1. Cut bread diagonally into 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices; arrange on a baking sheet. Brush slices evenly with Italian dressing, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
2. Bake at 375° for 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly toasted.
3. Spread untoasted sides of bread slices evenly with mayonnaise and mustard.
4. Layer 4 bread slices, mayonnaise side up, with salami, mortadella, and provolone.
5. Top with 4 bread slices, mayonnaise side up; layer with lettuce, tomato, and bacon.
6. Top with remaining 4 bread slices, mayonnaise side down.
7. Cut in half, and secure with wooden picks.