Layered Beef and Cheese Picnic Sandwich Makes 4 to 6 servings. 1 - round loaf of crusty French or Italian bread (10-12 inch diameter) 1 - small container herbed cream cheese 1/2 - pound provolone cheese, sliced 3/4 - pound deli roast beef, sliced thinly 6 - leaves red leaf lettuce 1 - jar roasted red peppers, rinsed 2 - teaspoons olive oil 2 - teaspoons balsamic vinegar - Cut top from bread and hollow out most of the inside, leaving a 1-inch thick shell.
- Spread all cut surfaces of the bread with the herbed cream cheese.
- Layer with 1/2 of cheese, beef, lettuce and peppers.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon oil and 1 teaspoon vinegar over peppers.
- Repeat the layers and sprinkle with remaining oil and vinegar.
- Replace the top on the loaf and wrap tightly with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 8.
- Unwrap and cut into wedges to serve.
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