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.
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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 Dip, Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip and Queso Blanco Dip.
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What is an Italian Hoagie?
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
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.
STEP 1: Prepare 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.
Recipe FAQs for Chopped Italian Sub Dip
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.
What to Serve with Italian Hoagie Dip
Italian Hoagie Dip
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.
We LOVE this recipe! Just not sure which onion is best… white, yellow?
Thanks!
I like a sweet onion for this recipe. Red onion is a nice choice too. Enjoy!
This is delicious! It’s always a hit wherever I take it.
This is a fantastic recipe that is truly addicting to eat! We’ve made this as a side for picnics, the main dish for pool days, and meal prep for work lunches. We omit the peppers, but follow the recipe the rest of the way. We like to pair it was baguette slices and Frito scoops! Definitely try this recipe – it’ll become a hit at your house and parties too!
Glad you enjoyed it:) Thanks
Love your website and easy recipes – just saw you on Home and Backyard – plan to try many of these recipes.
Thank you
Wondering if you could sub the mayo for red wine vinegar? Not huge fan of the mayo.
I would give it a try. But the mayo does give it creaminess.
Love your recipes
Thank you so much 🙂
I love all your recipes that I found on my mobile phone. Will get online on computer to see them as well. I send them to my family in NC, especially our daughter, Lora the RN in ER. We live in Florida!!!!! Again thank you!
You are so very welcome! Enjoy!
Thanks Christina. Can’t wait to try this recipe it’s a winner can’t go wrong lol keep sending me more of your recipes Carolann yumo
Let me know when you try it! Super delicious recipe.
It’s New Year’s Eve and your Hoagie Dip is being requested AGAIN! Thank you for this great recipe. The first time i made it they went wild for it. I love it. This is definitely an East Coast recipe. Once again Thanks again.Barb
I’m going to try this for a Christmas party but was wondering if you have ever put it in a bread bowl? You know, like a rye boat with pieces of bread around it?? I was thinking a nice loaf of Italian bread maybe? Appreciate your thoughts!
I think that’s a great idea! I hope you enjoy it!
This sounds absolutely delish. I pinned this and will have to try it soon; yum!
Brilliant! The bread doesn’t get soggy if you make it ahead of time! This is going in my Super Bowl Stadium!
Three cheers for this excellent recipe! This Hoagie Dip was perfect for game night. Once this tasty dip hit the appetizer table, it didn’t stand a chance of lasting past the half hour mark. It was gobbled up right away. Next time I will reserve some of the dip for us girls before the guys consume it all!
I am all about taking a regular meal and making it into a dip. With 3 boys (plus a husband), I am a bit ashamed to say we have “snack night” more often than we should. I swear to all that is Holy, there is some type of sport on TV every night!!
Anyway, I got sidetracked. I really just came on here to tell you thank you so much for this super yummy recipe. I was able to provide something different for (yet another) sporting event on television and still sneak veggies into my family!
Do you have a recipe for breaded tomatoes
Unfortunately, I do not.
Breaded Tomatoes
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup milk
4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 to 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onion, Parmesan
cheese, salt and Italian seasoning. Place milk in another bowl. Dip
tomato slices in milk, then coat with crumb mixture. In a large skillet,
heat oil. Fry tomato slices for 2 minutes on each side or until golden
brown. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
How far ahead can I make this? I figure it would be good to make ahead for the flavors to meld, but I don’t want the lettuce and tomato to get funky? I have made it before and LOVED it, but served it right away. Thanks!
You can definitely make this dip ahead of time – it’s great to let the flavors meld together. I would not add the lettuce or tomato until you’re ready to serve though. I usually prepare them and store them separately and add them right before serving.
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I really enjoyed the segment on WNEP channel 16 Home and Backyard Hoagie Dip , & White pizza dip. I’m going to. try both Looks delish. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Should you by sliced deli meat then chop?
That’s what I do!
Hi there….I think it may have been me passing around the hoagie dip at Harborfest. My husband has a boat at Wright’s Landing (PrimeTime).
Lol! I’ll bet it was you! My parents used to keep their boat at that marina (Little Bitty). We talked about that hoagie dip for days! I had to figure out how to make it! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
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Thank you! 🙂