Giant Party Sub Sandwich for a Crowd

This Party Sub is a giant ring sandwich made with baked French bread dough, deli meats, cheese, and crispy bacon. It takes just 15 minutes to prep before baking, and the finished sandwich gives you 8 to 10 thick wedges. The round loaf is sliced in half and filled like a giant deli sub for a tasty appetizer your party guests will love.

This party sub sandwich bakes in a Bundt pan, so the bread comes out as one large round loaf. It’s a great recipe for making sub sandwiches for a crowd because the whole thing is assembled once and then cut into portions after the fillings are added.

Similar recipes you might also enjoy include these Turkey Bacon Club Lunch Kabobs, Air Fryer BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Cheeseburger Sliders and Pigs in a Blanket Appetizer Ring are more choices, and don’t forget Easy Hot Party Dips!

Why You’ll Love It

• Giant sandwich: This recipe makes one large ring sandwich with deli turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. It’s easier to make than a trayful of individual sandwiches.
• Party shape: The Bundt pan bread gives you a round sandwich that’s simple to slice into wedge portions.
• Club sandwich flavors: The turkey, ham, bacon, and cheddar give it a deli club setup with mayo and fresh toppings adding more flavor.
• 15-minute prep: Most of the time is baking and cooling, not hands-on work. After baking and cooling, you simply have to fill and slice.

What is a Party Sub Sandwich?

Party sub sandwiches are usually long deli sandwiches cut into smaller portions. This recipe makes the bread in a Bundt pan, which bakes the refrigerated French bread dough into a ring. It still has the deli meat, cheese, and salad toppings of a sub, only in a round shape, which looks great on a serving platter.

Party Sub Sandwiches Ingredients

See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and exact measurements.

• French bread dough: Two refrigerated rolls form the bread ring in the Bundt pan.
• Mayonnaise: This spreads on both cut sides of the cooled loaf. Any brand you like will work.
• Deli ham: Thin slices layer easily around the ring.
• Deli turkey: Use deli-sliced turkey so it bends around the round loaf.
• Mild cheddar cheese: Slices fit under the meat and add cheddar flavor.
• Bacon: I always cook it until crispy for a nice contrasting texture with the softer ingredients. If you have cooked bacon in the refrigerator, you can use that instead.
• Beefsteak tomato: Use one large tomato sliced into rounds.
• Iceberg lettuce: Shredded iceberg gives the sandwich the deli sub texture.
• Red onion: Thin rings are easier to place around the round sandwich. I like to use it but you can omit onion if you prefer.
• Yellow mustard: Another optional ingredient. Just a small smear will add a tangy mustard taste.
• Nonstick baking spray: You’ll need this for the Bundt pan because refrigerated dough can cling to ridges. I used PAM nonstick spray.

Substitutions and Variations

• Change the cheese: Use provolone, pepper jack, or Swiss slices.
• Use another spread: Try Roasted Garlic Aioli, Sriracha Aioli, Lemon Aioli or Basil Pesto in place of the mayo.
• Add briny toppings: Banana peppers, pepperoncini, or pickles fit the deli sub setup.
• Use Italian deli cuts: salami, capicola, mortadella, and provolone in place of turkey, ham, bacon, and cheddar.
• Add mustard: Add a little Dijon instead of yellow mustard. You can either mix a little into the mayonnaise or spread a little on the bread halves before adding the mayo.

How to Make This Party Sub Recipe (Step-by-Step Directions)

STEP 1: Grease a Bundt pan and a small sheet pan with nonstick baking spray.

STEP 2: Place both rolls of French bread dough in the Bundt pan and pinch the ends together to make one ring.

STEP 3: Arrange the bacon on a sheet pan in a single layer.

STEP 4: Bake the bread and bacon until the bread is golden and the bacon is crisp.

STEP 5: Let the bread cool completely, slice it in half horizontally, and spread mayonnaise on both cut sides.

STEP 6: Add the cheese, ham, turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce, and red onion to the bottom half of the loaf.

STEP 7: Add the top half, cut the ring into wedges, and serve.

Top Tips

• Grease the ridges well: Refrigerated dough clings to dry spots in a Bundt pan, especially around the center tube.
• Pinch the dough seams firmly: A loose seam can split open during baking and leave a gap in the bread ring.
• Let the bread cool: I tried slicing the still-warm bread but found the ring squashes too easily under a serrated knife, so it’s best to let it cool completely before slicing. This will take around half an hour.
• Distribute fillings evenly: Spread the meat and toppings around the ring so no slice is just bread and lettuce. Don’t overload any one section.
• Keep an eye on the bacon: Bacon can finish before the bread, depending on thickness. Remove it when crisp and continue baking the bread if it needs more time.
• Use a round platter: You’ll need a Large Round Platter to serve your party sub. I like to arrange the sandwiches in a ring, spreading them apart a little, and then fill the center of the ring with potato chips.

How to Store

• Refrigerator: Wrap leftover slices tightly in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for up to 1 day. The lettuce and tomato soften the bread during storage.
• Make ahead: Bake the bread a day ahead and cover it at room temperature. Cook the bacon up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate it in a sealed bag or container.
• Freezing: Freeze the baked bread ring only. The assembled sandwich is not a good freezer recipe because mayo, lettuce, and tomato lose quality after thawing.
• Serving safety: Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour if the weather’s hot.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this party sub with chips, pickles, and a cold side salad, along with extra condiments on the table such as mustard, mayo, and hot sauce. More crowd-friendly dishes for a party include my Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, this Orzo Pasta Salad, or Firecracker Meatballs. Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms also bake at 350°F, so why not pop some in while the oven’s hot? To drink, try my Homemade Limeade or shake up Woo Woo Cocktails for the adults.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Sandwich Recipes to Try

• Grab your air fryer and make this tasty Egg Sandwich in there!
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