This easy Italian Hoagie dip is everything you love about an Italian assorted sub sandwich, chopped and served as a dip in a bread bowl. Make this for your next game day party – It’s impressive to look at, completely delicious, and super simple to make.
I am a huge fan of a really great Italian hoagie. I like mine with ham, turkey, and salami, and topped with all the fixings like crunchy lettuce, zesty onions, juicy tomatoes, and that amazing seasoned sub oil that they add.
And while I think the best Italian sub I ever had was somewhere in Philadelphia or New York City, this Italian hoagie dip recipe can be made anywhere in the world, and it is just as delicious and satisfying as the real thing!
The Perfect Game Day Hoagie Dip
- No Cooking Required – Fresh deli meats, cheeses, vegetables, and a homemade dressing are all mixed together to make this delicious spread, and while you will need to whip up that dressing, you won’t need to turn on your stove at all.
- Crowd Pleasing Flavors – This dip has everything in it that you love about a hearty and fresh Italian Hoagie, right down to the crisp iceberg lettuce and soft bread. It’s hard to stop eating it once you start, so be sure to make enough for everyone.
- Versatile Recipe – Feel free to swap out any ingredients that you don’t love and add things that you do. This recipe is very forgiving and ready for you to add your personal touch to.
Key Ingredients
Here’s everything you need to make the best Italian Hoagie Dip:
- Deli Meats: You will need 3 or 4 different types of deli meats for this recipe. I’m using turkey and a variety of salamis today, but you can include ham, capicola, genoa salami, and sandwich pepperoni as well.
- Cheese: Sliced provolone cheese is perfect for this recipe. You can also use sliced mozzarella.
- Fresh Veggies: Iceberg lettuce, tomato, and red onion create wonderful textures here. Don’t skip these, they add the perfect amount of crunch.
- Pickled peppers: Chopped pepperoncini or banana peppers add a bit of heat and acidity to the dip.
- Bread: For presentation, pick up a large round loaf of bread that you can use as a bread bowl. Look for a sourdough boule or an Italian loaf at your bakery. You’ll also want to have some extra bread on hand for dipping.
- Homemade Italian Dressing: It’s so easy to make your own Italian sub dressing with mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice (or red wine vinegar), Italian seasoning (or dried oregano mixed with dried basil), and a bit of salt and pepper. If you like some heat, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make This Italian Hoagie Dip
It will be ready to serve in just a few minutes!
- Prepare the Dip Ingredients: Chop the deli meats and sliced cheese into small pieces. Finely chop the iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pepperoncini peppers as well.
- Cut the Bread Bowl: Slice the top off of the bread loaf and hollow out the center to create a bowl. Keep the bread that you remove to use for dipping later. Set the bread bowl aside while you make the dip.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and Italian seasoning until well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make the Hoagie Dip: Pour the dressing over the meat and veggie mixture. Toss until everything is well-coated and mixed.
- Serve: Spoon the hoagie dip into the hollowed-out bread bowl. Press down lightly to pack the dip in. Cut the bread you removed earlier into bite-sized pieces for dipping. You can also serve with additional crackers, crusty baguette slices, slices of bread, or sliced veggies if you like. Place the bread bowl on a large platter and arrange the bread pieces around it for easy access.
Tip!
Try this dip as a salad! Serve it over extra lettuce with homemade croutons for some crunch.
Recipe Tips
- Skip the bread bowl. While I think this presentation is both beautiful and functional, you can also just serve this dip in a bowl with baguette slices around it. Either way, it’s delicious!
- Have some spoons or spreaders on hand. This is called a dip, but it can be messy to actually dip the bread pieces into it. Encourage your guests to spread it on pieces of bread instead.
- Try it with other dippers. Instead of (or along with) bread, serve hoagie dip with tortilla chips, celery sticks, sturdy crackers, or pita wedges.
Storing Italian Sub Sandwich Dip
I suggest that you eat this dip shortly after mixing it up, but if you happen to have leftovers, keep them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. The veggies will soften (just like if you stored a dressed salad in the fridge) but will still be tasty!
What To Serve With Hoagie Dip
Looking to create an appetizer spread that will satisfy even the hungriest party guests? Serve this hearty sub dip with a few of my other hearty snack recipes:
- Ground Beef Nachos, or Totchos (nachos made with tater tots instead of chips!)
- Baked Chicken Wings with your favorite sauces
- BBQ Chicken Sliders
- Easy Pigs in a Blanket
- Homemade Stromboli
- Baked Potato Skins
Recipe FAQs
Can I make this ahead of time?
I don’t recommend making Italian hoagie dip ahead of time, as the veggies will get soft during storage, and I really enjoy it when they are crisp and crunchy.
However, you can prep the meats and veggies and store them, separately, in the fridge the day ahead. You can also make the dressing and keep it the same way. Before your guests arrive, combine everything together!
Should I use lemon juice or red wine vinegar for the dressing?
Either one will add the right amount of acidity to the dressing, so it really comes down to your preference and what you have on hand. I almost always have lemons in the fridge, so that’s my go-to for most salad dressing recipes, but you can use the same amount of red wine vinegar in place of the lemon juice if you prefer.
Can I make this without mayo?
I don’t suggest leaving the mayo out, as it helps to keep the dressing thick enough to make this a dip.
It’s just like the best Italian Hoagie but in dip form! Break out this easy recipe for the big game, or any time you have hungry guests. Be sure to save this recipe for next football season!
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Italian Hoagie Dip
Recipe Video
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large round loaf of bread like sourdough or Italian
- 1 pound mixed deli meats like ham, salami, and turkey, chopped
- ½ head iceberg lettuce finely chopped
- 1 large tomato diced
- ½ medium red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup pepperoncini peppers chopped
- 6 provolone cheese slices diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice or red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the top off the bread loaf and hollow out the center to create a bowl. Keep the bread you remove for dipping later.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped deli meats, iceberg lettuce, tomato, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, and provolone cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice or red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and Italian seasoning until well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the meat and veggie mixture. Stir until everything is well coated and mixed.
- Spoon the hoagie dip into the hollowed-out bread bowl. Press down lightly to pack the dip in.
- Cut the bread you removed earlier into bite-sized pieces for dipping. You can also serve with additional crackers or sliced veggies if you like. Place the bread bowl on a large platter and arrange the bread pieces around it for easy access.
Notes:
- Skip the bread bowl. While I think this presentation is both beautiful and functional, you can also just serve this dip in a bowl with baguette slices around it. Either way it’s delicious!
- Have some spoons or spreaders on hand. This is called a dip, but it can be messy to actually dip the bread pieces into it. Encourage your guests to spread it on pieces of bread instead.
- Try it with other dippers. Instead of (or along with) bread, serve hoagie dip with tortilla chips, celery sticks, sturdy crackers, or pita wedges.
Nutrition Information
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