Italian Hoagie Dip

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The Italian Hoagie Dip recipe is layers of Italian meats and cheese, topped with a tangy, Italian herb spread and garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and peppers.  It’s a flavor explosion!

Most people can’t wait to try and dive into this great recipe for dip. All the flavor without the Italian bread. If you like hoagies, you will love this game day favorite.

Italian Hoagie Dip in a white bowl with bread slices.

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More about the Hoagie

Whatever you call the sandwich honestly depends on the region that you are from. Hoagie is definitely a Pennsylvania term. However, you can call it a sub, hero, grinder, torpedo etc. They are all incredible delicious. Find out more delicious facts about this sandwich.

Why This Hoagie Dip Recipe is a Keeper

It’s one of those dishes that has people begging for the recipe.  I’m just letting you know that now, so you can be prepared if you take it to a party.  Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

  • 20 Minute Meal: Such a hearty dip it can replace a meal.
  • Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge.
  • Family Friendly: A crowd pleaser for any party or game night. This along with my buffalo chicken dip is a hit.
  • Adaptable: Can make it low-fat, low -sodium cold cuts or cheeses.

If you’re looking for more dip inspired recipes, try these White Pizza DipBacon Cheddar Ranch Dip and Queso Blanco Dip.

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What is an Italian Hoagie?

Italian Hoagie dip on a baguette slice.

A delicious roll of your choice that you top with lettuce, tomato, onions, pepperoni, capocollo, genoa, and cheese. Of course, you use your favorite Italian dressing.

Ingredient Notes for this Appetizer Recipe

Meat, cheese, lettuce tomatoes and peppers.

You will be asked for the recipe again and again. Luckily it contains all easy ingredients such as deli meats and cheeses.

  • Olive Oil: A good olive oil.
  • Italian Seasoning Mix: See the link for the recipe or buy at the grocery store.
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: Again, just to give a little heat.
  • Genoa salami: This classic Italian meat makes it so delicious
  • Vegetables: Add the lettuce and other vegetables of your choosing.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Variations and Substitutions for this Italian Sub Sandwich Dip

There are many variations that you can make, just like if you are making an Italian sandwich. This hoagie dip will be a hit.

  • Ingredient variation: Try different lunch meat to make your favorite recipe.
  • Hot: Try adding hot pepper for to give the recipe a kick.
  • Mayo Variations: Different Spreads such as garlic herb, sour cream, greek yogurt or other creamy substitutes.

Special Equipment Needed for Hoagie Dip

There is really no need for any special equipment to make this dip, however, if you want to make the job easier, try this:

  • Grater: Make the chopping and grating easier for this Italian dip.

How to Make this Game Day Hoagie Spread

You can make your favorite sandwich in dip form. If you like an Italian Sub sandwich you are going to love this hoagie dip. It is full of flavor as the dip combines what we love. Everything is all mixed and ready to enjoy.

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These are the basic steps for making This easy dip. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions. We love reader interactions, so let us know if you make the Italian Sub Salad dip without the bread and thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.

Cutting the meats and cheeses.

STEP 1Prepare the Ingredients for the Delicious Recipe for Hoagie Dip

First, chop all your ingredients to a uniform size and then in a large bowl, combine the deli meats and cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato and banana peppers.

STEP 2:Whisk together Dressing Ingredients and Combine the Chopped Ingredients

Next, in a small bowl, whisk by adding the mayonnaise, olive oil. oregano, basil and pepper flakes and stir until everything is combined. Pour the dressing mixture over the meat mixture and serve in a large bowl and toss or stir to combine. Or carve out the center of bread and use the bread loaf to make a bowl to serve it in.

STEP 3: Serve the Great Italian Dip and Sides

Finally, serve with crusty baguette slices of bread or crackers.

Assembling the vegetables.

Recipe FAQs for Chopped Italian Sub Dip

Prepare ahead of time by chopping all the ingredients and keeping in airtight containers until ready to assemble. The dressing can be prepared ahead of time too.

Of course you can use different meats and cheeses in this recipe. For example: Prosciutto.
Pancetta.
Capocollo
Soppressata
Gorgonzola
Pecorino Toscano
Fontina
Mozzarella

Really, the mayo adds a cream element to the dip but you can simply use an Italian Dressing, red wine vinegar and oil with oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.

Use a keto or low carb mayo along with crackers that are low carb such as a cauliflower cracker. Skip the bread by loving this hoagie dip.

Italian hoagie dip in a white bowl.

Expert Tips to Make Hoagie Dip that is Full of Flavor

This hoagie dip tastes just like the classic sandwich but in tasty dip form. We found it best to add the dressing right before serving so nothing gets soggy. But make this a day in advance and just assemble before you are going to serve.

  • Add Olives: Kalamata or black olives are wonderful in this hoagie dip recipe or use your favorite fixings.
  • Short cut tip: Have your local deli cut your cold cuts in hunks and then dice the meats to the size you wish.
  • Variation tip: Omit the peppers if you have people who do not enjoy spicy things. Or if they like peppers add some pepperoncini too.
  • Chips: Tortilla Chips or Sun Chips are a great alternative to crackers or sub rolls.
  • Peppers: Feel free to add roasted red peppers, pepperoncini peppers, pickle such as a dill pickles are a nice addition to this dip.
  • Crusty Bread Bowl: Serve in the center of the bread loaf. Or slice hoagie rolls, extra bread or french bread into smaller sized pieces and toast with a little garlic and olive oil to serve with this easy hoagie dip.
Italian Hoagie Dip in a white bowl with bread slices.
4.84 from 146 votes

Italian Hoagie Dip

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
The Italian Hoagie Dip recipe is layers of Italian meats and cheese, topped with a tangy, Italian herb spread and garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and peppers.  It’s a flavor explosion!
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Ingredients

  • ¼ pound Pepperoni, chopped into small pieces
  • ¼ pound Turkey breast, chopped into small pieces
  • ¼ pound Genoa salami, chopped into small pieces
  • ¼ pound Ham, chopped into small pieces
  • ¼ pound Provolone cheese, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 Onion, finely diced
  • ½ Iceberg lettuce, shredded and chopped
  • ½ cup Banana peppers, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 Tomato, seeded and chopped
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the deli meats and cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato and banana peppers.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, olive oil. oregano, basil and pepper flakes.
  • Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the meat mixture and stir to combine.
  • Serve with sliced baguette or crackers.

Expert Tips

  • Add Olives: Kalamata or black olives are wonderful in this recipe.
  • Short cut tip: Have your local deli cut your cold cuts in hunks and then dice the meats to the size you wish.
  • Variation tip: Omit the peppers if you have people who do not enjoy spicy things. Or if they like peppers add some pepperoncini too.
  • Chips: Tortilla Chips or Sun Chips are a great alternative to crackers or bread.
  • Peppers: Roasted red peppers,pepperoncini peppers, pickle such as a dill pickles are a nice addition to this dip.
  • Bread Bowl: Serve in the center of the bread loaf. Or slice hoagie rolls into smaller sized pieces and toast with a little garlic and olive oil.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 988mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 10.5mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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Course: Appetizers and Dips
Cuisine: American

49 thoughts on “Italian Hoagie Dip”

  1. Love this dip! Every time I bring it to a get together I’m asked for the recipe. I also make it a salad. I mix the lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, meat and cheese together, along with some chopped black olives and red onion, then I mix the dressing ingredients separately (mayo, oil, seasonings, a little pepper juice or red wine vinegar) and only add the dressing right before serving. So, so good!

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  2. 3 stars
    It was ok but not very flavorful. I don’t think I’d take it to a party. Maybe I did something wrong but I can’t figure it out, I followed the recipe exactly. Bummed ☹️

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  3. 5 stars
    Used about a half cup more of mayo and a tablespoon more of olive oil as the recipe as given made it a bit dry for our liking. Pepperonichini peppers instead of hot peppers and chopped black olives took this iver the top. Also used a bag of shredded lettuce.

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  4. 5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

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