This may come as a surprise to some of you, but I’m mildly domesticated. Don’t panic – I SAID MILDLY. I consider myself to be mostly like Cher from Mermaids because I’m best at making appetizers and my stomach’s happiest when my three best friends Wine, Cheese and Crackers swing by for a get together. So with Superbowl weekend upon us, I have to share what is TRULY THE BEST THING EVER to bring to your Superbowl party this year. JRECK SUB DIP. Trust me, just make it. Everyone’s going to basically go nuts.

I may live on Long Island now (yes, the home of the 6 foot hero), but no overgrown downstate sub will EVER compare to the Jreck Subs I grew up eating in northern NY. Not gonna happen. When I stumbled upon and made Mary Alice’s Hoagie Dip from Food Network a few years ago, I realized that I could make it to taste exactly like the beloved subs of my youth. All of you northern and central NYers reading this, I MEAN EXACTLY LIKE JRECK’S. So many of us have moved away from home but we still pine for those subs we grew up on and this is the way to have them whenever you want. I promise, you will NOT be disappointed!

I play around with the combo of meats and cheese I use. Feel free to use whatever you like on your subs, BUT DOCTORING UP THE DRESSING is how I really make it taste like home. Adding red wine vinegar and spicy red pepper relish takes this app to another level. I use pre-packaged deli meats to keep the cost down because, let’s be honest, cold cuts are expensive AF. Food Network shows their dip in a bread bowl but ain’t nobody got time for bread bowls when there’s Jreck Dip to be eaten! Also, this dip tastes better the next day so feel free to make it ahead. Don’t worry if the veggies wilt a little, it really boosts the flavor. True story – we always eat the leftovers for breakfast the next day because no one can wait for lunch to dig in!

JRECK SUB DIP  

(combine all ingredients)

1 medium sweet onion – diced

3/4 head chopped/shredded iceberg lettuce

1 large tomato – seeded and diced

5-6 pepperoncinis – chopped

4-5 oz. deli sliced black forest ham

4-5 oz. deli sliced roast turkey

4-5 oz. deli sliced roast beef

4-5 oz. deli sliced salami

8 oz  sliced provolone – diced

2 loaves of italian bread or hoagie rolls, sliced a little larger than crostini size

 

DRESSING

(mix separately, then add to veggies & meat)

1 1/2 cup mayo

4 tbsp red wine vinegar

2 tbsp olive oil

2-3 tbsp Wickles Spicy Sandwich Spread (or any spicy red pepper relish)

2 tbsp dried oregano (you heard me)

salt & pepper to taste

 

All that’s left to do now is strap on your stretchy pants and get ready for your friends to hoist you onto their shoulders and carry you off the field like Rudy Ruettiger because you’re about to win at Superbowl appetizers.

If you’re reading this and you love someone who loves Jreck subs and doesn’t get to northern or central NY enough to enjoy them, please share this with them! You’ll score major points.

I’d love to see pics of your own Jreck Dip so feel free to tag me or hit me up on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Happy apping everyone!