Southern Italian Club Sandwich
Makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 25 min.
Baking Time: 6 min.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 - Italian bread loaf (16-ounces)
• 1/4 - cup Italian dressing
• 1/3 - cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 - cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 - cup mustard
• 1/2 - thinly sliced Genoa salami
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced mortadella or bologna
• 4 - slices (1-ounce) provolone cheese
• Romaine lettuce leaves
• 3 - plum tomatoes (sliced)
• 8 - bacon slices (cooked and cut in half)
• Pimiento-stuffed green olives (garnish)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375° F.

1. You want to cut bread diagonally into 12 (1/4-inch thick) slices.  Arrange on a baking sheet.
2. Brush slices evenly with Italian dressing, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly toasted.
4. Spread mayonnaise and mustard on untoasted sides of bread slices.
5. Layer 4 bread slices, mayonnaise side up, with salami, mortadella, and provolone.
6. Top with 4 bread slices, mayonnaise side up.  Layer with lettuce, sliced tomato, and bacon.
7. Top with remaining 4 bread slices, mayonnaise side down.
8. Cut sandwiches in half, and  secure with wooden picks.  
9. Garnish with olives if desired.