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

Cut bread diagonally into 8 slices; arrange on a baking sheet. Brush slices evenly with Italian dressing, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 375° for 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Stir together mayonnaise and mustard; spread untoasted side of bread evenly with mayonnaise mixture.

Layer 4 bread slices, mayonnaise mixture side up, with salami and next 5 ingredients.

Top with remaining 4 bread slices, mayonnaise side down.
Secure with wooden picks. Garnish, if desired.

Makes 4 servings
Southern Living, October 2002