Layered Picnic Loaves

This big and tasty sandwich, inspired by a New York deli, is a favorite at our football parties or any gathering. Kids and adults both say it's super.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 2  loaves  unsliced  Italian bread (1 lb. each)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil or 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  teaspoons  italian seasoning, divided
• 1⁄2 lb deli roast beef
• 3⁄4 lb  sliced mozzarella cheese
• 16  fresh basil leaves
• 3  medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 lb  thinly sliced  salami
• 1 (6 1/2ounce) jar  marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
• 1 (10 ounce) package  ready-to-serve  salad greens
• 1⁄2 lb  roasted deli chicken
• 1  medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Cut loaves in half horizontally and hollow out tops and bottoms, leaving 1/2" of bread in shells. Discard removed bread.
2. Combine oil and garlic; brush inside bread shells.
3. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
4. Layer bottom of each loaf with a fourth of the roast beef, mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, salami, artichokes, salad greens, chicken and onion. Repeat layers.
5. Season with salt, pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and drizzle with remaining oil mixture if desired.
6. Replace bread tops; wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing. Enjoy!