Hot Hoagies
These hot hoagies are creamy, cheesy and delightfully flavorful. They are also faster than fast to put together. Perfect for a hectic night!
One year when I was about four months pregnant, I had to have surgery – as in, put me under, recover in the hospital for four days and go home still feeling miserable.
The recovery was long and hard, especially with three children running about at home.
One night, unexpectedly, a dear friend of mine showed up without calling first and brought me dinner. These hot hoagies, to be exact.
Little did she know it was a “crisis” night – my husband was out of town, I was still recovering from surgery, I was pregnant, and my kids were going nuts-o.
Throwing something together for dinner was loooow on my priority list, much to my children’s hunger and dismay.
The meal my friend brought was simple and definitely not fussy – but it was delicious and filling and earned a special spot in my food-loving heart.
These hoagies are creamy, cheesy and delightfully flavorful (thanks to the parsley, green onions and garlic).
I’ve been making these ever since for a quick, weeknight meal that is faster than fast to put together and my kids eat it up without gagging or complaining.
And if that isn’t a successful meal, I don’t know what is.
What to Serve With This
- Amazing Shrapnel Dip and chips
- Apple slices and Honey-Yogurt Dip
- Tomato and avocado slices
- Hard Boiled Eggs
Hot Hoagies
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread, cut lengthwise
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken, (in a pinch, you can use two large cans chicken breast)
- ½ cup light mayo
- ½ cup reduced fat sour cream
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried)
- 2 cups shredded cheese, I used a combo of monterey jack and sharp cheddar cheese
- Olives, chopped (optional – I omit these due to my kids’ preferences)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place french bread on large baking sheet. Mix all topping ingredients together in a bowl. Spread topping evenly on top of both lengths of french bread.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and edges are lightly browned. Slice into pieces and serve immediately.
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Recipe Source: adapted from my friend, Tiffany M.
I did it with Tuna and leftover Hamburger buns and it worked great!
I’ve been making these for my family of 5 for a few years now. They are a favorite of my kids. I try not to make them too often so that they’re happily surprised when they make an appearance, usually around holidays when things are busy and I need an easy recipe. These definitely get my vote for an update with new pics so others can discover this easy, comfort food that the whole family will love.
Made these for dinner tonight for the first, but definitely not the last, time. Served them with my homemade potato salad and dill pickles. Husband raved about how delicious they were said to put them in regular rotation. Thanks again for another quick and tasty dinner idea.
Such an easy kid pleaser! Adults loved it too! This is definitely going in the the regular rotation. Thanks, Mel!
Sounds great! Do you think I could sub Greek yogurt for the mayo, or use all sour cream?
Certainly worth a try!
My grandmother was from Canada and made something similar to this but she used tuna fish. She called them bunsteads. She had a large family and was the master of throwing things together that she had on hand in the pantry.
Made these last week. They were a big hit! Thanks for another great recipe!
Made these for dinner tonight and they were a huge hit! I used the shredded chicken recipe on your blog – that’s actually how I found this recipe, from the collage on that page. I love how creamy the topping is and how much flavor it has. The bread gets crispy on the outside and stays soft on the inside and melty cheese…I could go on and on. This would make a great appetizer for a Super Bowl party!
I just found your website last week! So far I’ve made the zucchini bread, shredded chicken, spaghetti sauce, pizza dough, pizza sauce (which my first pizza was an epic fail… not flavor wise, but shape and transferring it to the stone… I figured it out for the second one though!!), and now tonight these hot hoagies. Everything has been wonderful! My hubby and two girls have loved everything! I’m very thankful that I found your site! I plan on making a lot more of your recipes!!
I made these last night, but I used tortillas instead of bread because that’s what I had. YUMMY!!! Thanks for a fabulous recipe. 🙂