When I entered my sandwich in a local contest, the judges said it was “meaty but not overly salty; it’s the ultimate football food; it’s beautiful!”
—SHANON MAYER EVANSTON, WY
PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise
1 pound sliced deli ham
2 packages (2.1 ounces each) ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, warmed
4 ounces sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine first eight ingredients. Spread over cut sides of bread. Layer with ham, bacon, pepperoni and pizza sauce; replace top.
2. Wrap in foil; place on a large baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Cut into slices.