Hoagie Dip

Here’s our favorite deli sandwich,

dip-ified! This chunky, fully loaded appetizer has all the savory, crunchy, and creamy elements and meatiness you love in a traditional hoagie, but it’s spreadable, spoonable, and totally shareable. You’ll want to serve this 10-minute one-bowl appetizer for every game day gathering.

Hoagies are native to Philadelphia, a city where sandwiches reign supreme. Though the exact origin of the sandwich is unclear, some believe that the first hoagies (then called “hoggies”) were fixed by Italian immigrants working at the navy yard during World War II looking for a hearty lunch. A traditional hoagie consists of a fluffy sub roll piled high with thinly sliced cured meats, hard cheese, and pickled and fresh vegetables drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The basic format is familiar, but the precise ingredients are fairly flexible. You can use nearly any combination of Italian cold cuts, including prosciutto, capicola, salami, soppressata, and mortadella for a hoagie sandwich or this dip.

This meaty appetizer recipe retains the essential components of a fresh-from-the-deli hoagie with a few tweaks to turn it into a party-ready snack. The meats, cheeses, and vegetables are chopped and sliced to make a mixable dip. Instead of olive oil and vinegar, the sandwich fixings are held together with a light dressing of mayonnaise and a splash of banana pepper brine that adds a punch of acid and heat to the dish.

Serve this meat-lovers appetizer in a bread bowl for a rip-and-dip experience, or offer grilled crostini or sliced crusty bread on the side to pile it on top.

Planning a tailgate? You can prepare the dip ahead of time, just wait until the last minute to mix in the lettuce so it stays crisp. Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

If you try the recipe, be sure to let us know what you think below!