There are many theories as to why this cheese, deli cold cuts and veggie-filled sandwich is called a 'submarine' (sometimes called a 'sub'), suffice it to say the most obvious reason is that it is shaped like a submarine. It's also a 'regional name', this same sandwich goes by other names such as 'hoagie' and 'hero'.

Ham and Swiss Submarine

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 submarine rolls*, 12 inches in length
Lettuce leaves
12 ounces shaved ham
6 ounces sliced Wisconsin Swiss or Baby Swiss cheese
1 (3-ounce) package alfalfa sprouts

1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, pecans, green onions and garlic salt; mix well.
2. Slice rolls in half horizontally; spread both halves with cream cheese mixture.
3. Top one half of each roll with lettuce, ham, Swiss cheese and sprouts.
4. Replace top of roll; slice each roll in half diagonally.

Makes 4 servings.

*Hoagie rolls, Italian or French sandwich rolls, etc.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.