Summer cookouts aren’t quite over, but busy school schedules, sports practices and packed calendars are returning fast. We’re still looking for easy meals that capture the flavor of summer while fitting into a busier routine. Enter our Chopped Italian Hoagies using Hillshire Farm® lunchmeats. Loaded with savory meats, melty cheese and a crisp, tangy salad topping, they’re everything you love about a deli sandwich in a quick, crowd-pleasing meal.  

Whether you’re gathering around the patio one more time, fueling up before a weeknight activity or simply looking for a new dinner idea, these chopped hoagies deliver big flavor with minimal prep.

A Sandwich for In Between Seasons

The beauty of this recipe is in the combination of flavors and textures. Hillshire Farm® Black Forest Ham, Oven Roasted Turkey Breast and Sandwich Style Pepperoni are chopped together and warmed until perfectly tender, then topped with layers of melted cheese. A fresh mixture of crisp lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and pepperoncini adds a cool crunch and classic Italian-inspired flavor.

Hillshire Farm® Chopped Italian Hoagies 

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serves: 4 

Ingredients

• Hillshire Farm® Ultra Thin Black Forest Ham, chopped 
• Hillshire Farm® Ultra Thin Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, chopped 
• Hillshire Farm® Sandwich Style Pepperoni, chopped 
• 12 slices provolone or American cheese 
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 
• 4 hoagie or Italian rolls, sliced 
• ½ head iceberg lettuce, shredded 
• 1 medium tomato, diced 
• ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced 
• 1/3 cup pepperoncini peppers, chopped 
• Splash of pepperoncini juice 
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise 
• ½ tbsp red wine vinegar 
• 2 tsp oregano 
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced red onion and chopped pepperoncini. Add the pepperoncini juice, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated and set aside.  
2. Chop the Hillshire Farm® meats into small pieces. Add to a lightly oiled cooking surface over medium-low heat. Using two spatulas, chop and mix the meats together while warming them through. Season lightly with oregano, salt and pepper. 
3. Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions. Top each portion with three slices of cheese and let the cheese begin to melt. 
4. Place each hoagie roll cut-side down, over the melted cheese and let them steam for 30 to 60 seconds, until the bread is warmed. 
5. Carefully transfer each portion of meat and cheese into a roll.  
6. Top generously with the prepared salad mixture and serve immediately.  

Tips for the Best Hoagie 

Don’t skip the salad topping. The combination of lettuce, tomato, onion and pepperoncini brings freshness and crunch that balances the rich meats and cheese.  

Chop the meat evenly. Smaller pieces help create the signature chopped sandwich texture and ensure every bite is packed with flavor.  

Serve immediately. These sandwiches are at their best while the cheese is hot and melty and the toppings are crisp and cool.  

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time to gather friends and family around a meal that’s easy to make and full of flavor. This recipe is a simple way to keep great food at the center of the table. Ready to make it yourself? Watch the full recipe video on Tyson Foods YouTube and follow along from start to finish.