Subway BMT Casserole (Print version)
A hot, melty Subway BMT-style casserole with toasted bread, pepperoni, salami, ham, provolone, mozzarella, and fresh sub toppings.
# Ingredients:
For the casserole
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4 Italian sub rolls, cut into 1-inch pieces, about 8 cups
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce
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2 tablespoons Italian dressing
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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6 oz (170 g) thin-sliced deli ham, chopped
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4 oz (115 g) Genoa salami, chopped
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3 oz (85 g) pepperoni slices, halved
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8 slices provolone cheese, torn
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella
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1/3 cup sliced banana peppers, drained
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1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
For finishing
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1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
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1 medium tomato, diced
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2 tablespoons Italian dressing, plus more to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spread the bread pieces on a sheet pan, toss with olive oil, and bake for 8-10 minutes until dry at the edges.
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Stir the marinara, Italian dressing, oregano, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
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Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add half the toasted bread, half the ham, salami, pepperoni, sauce, provolone, mozzarella, banana peppers, and red onion. Repeat the layers.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes, until the center is hot and the cheese begins to melt.
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Remove the foil and bake 8-10 minutes longer, until the cheese is bubbly and the pepperoni edges are lightly crisp.
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Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, a drizzle of Italian dressing, and black pepper before serving.
# Good to know:
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Best served right after baking while the cheese is melty and the bread edges are crisp.
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Toast the bread before layering to keep the casserole from turning soggy.
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Keep fresh toppings separate if storing leftovers.