Copycat Subway Footlong Dippers Recipe — Subway's New Innovation
Subway reinvented the sandwich experience! 🥪✨ These footlong dippers are basically deconstructed subs cut into strips for dipping. Comes with marinara, ranch, and chipotle sauces. It's giving appetizer vibes but in footlong form. Perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- Italian Herbs & Cheese Footlong Bread 1 piece
- Mozzarella Cheese 4 oz
- Sliced Turkey Breast 3 oz
- Sliced Ham 3 oz
Seasonings/Sauce
- Marinara Sauce 4 tbsp
- Ranch Dressing 4 tbsp
- Chipotle Southwest Sauce 4 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
53 g
52%
Protein
17 g
17%
Fat
14 g
31%
Cooking steps
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1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
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2
Slice the Italian Herbs & Cheese footlong bread horizontally, then open it flat without cutting all the way through—Subway style.
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3
Layer sliced turkey breast and ham evenly across the bread, then top with mozzarella cheese. Make sure cheese is spread edge to edge for even melting.
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4
Bake the assembled sandwich open-faced for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and slightly bubbly. (Subway tip: Toast the bread lightly—this is how Subway keeps it soft but with a crisp bite!)
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5
Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Slice the assembled sandwich crosswise into 1-1.5-inch strips, so you have easy dippers.
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6
Arrange the dippers on a platter and serve with bowls of marinara, ranch, and chipotle southwest sauce for dipping.
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this taste like the real Subway Footlong Dippers?
Yes! This recipe uses Italian Herbs & Cheese bread, mozzarella, turkey, and ham, paired with three signature dipping sauces—just like Subway. Following the assembly and toasting technique gives you the same melty, shareable dippers you'd enjoy in store.
Q. Is this recipe easy to make at home?
Definitely—it’s rated EASY, with just simple layering, toasting, and slicing. All steps can be completed in about 15 minutes. Even beginners can make these dippers quickly, especially using store-bought bread and sauces.
Q. Can I customize my Footlong Dippers like at Subway?
Absolutely! You can swap in roast beef, chicken, or veggies for the meats, or try provolone or cheddar for a cheese variation. Pair with your favorite sauces or add sliced jalapeños or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Q. What are the nutrition facts for these homemade Footlong Dippers?
Each serving (half a footlong) contains about 410 kcal, with 53g carbs (52%), 17g protein (17%), and 14g fat (31%). This closely matches typical Subway sandwich nutrition for a balanced treat.
Q. What if I can't find Italian Herbs & Cheese bread?
No worries! You can use any soft sub or hoagie roll, and sprinkle a little shredded cheese and Italian seasoning on top before toasting to mimic the flavor.
