Pizza Hero Sandwich

Serve this sandwich for a quick meal before the big game or during halftime.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (16-ounce) prepared Italian bread shell or focaccia, sliced in half horizontally
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon prepared minced garlic
4 ounces (about 24 slices) deli hard salami
4 (1/4-inch) green bell pepper rings
4 (1/4-inch) tomato slices
2 large red onion slices, separated into rings
6 (1-ounce) slices provolone cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Stir together butter, Italian seasoning and garlic in small bowl. Spread mixture on 1 cut-side of bread shell. Layer with salami, green pepper, tomato, onion and cheese. Top with remaining half of bread shell.
3. Wrap sandwich in aluminum foil. Place onto ungreased baking sheet.
4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
5. Cut into 4 wedges. Serve warm.

Makes 4 servings.

Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble sandwiches as directed above up to 4 hours ahead. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) approximately 20 minutes before serving time. Place sandwiches onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.