Focaccia Grinder Sandwich Recipe - Pinch of Yum

Can’t Stop Thinking About This Focaccia Grinder Sandwich

Remember the Trader Joe’s focaccia sandwich with the pesto mayo that got millions of views on the socials and that people have stopped me in the grocery store to talk about?!

I really thought it was my favorite sandwich of all time, until I made this one. BUCKLE UP, YOU GUYS. This focaccia grinder sandwich might be even better! When we filmed this video, we ate the entire sandwich right on the spot and couldn’t shut up about it for the rest of the afternoon.

The sandwich:

Trader Joe’s roasted tomato focaccia, once again
Pesto
Salami and capicola
Provolone cheese
A tangy, shreddy, oregano-forward Italian salad
Pepperoncini for a bite
One last smear of mayo before you top it off!

I love this recipe for anytime, but especially for right now in the middle of the holiday abyss. Because what day is it? And what have I been doing for the last 3 days? And wait, actually friends are coming over in 30 minutes?

This is where this sandwich shines. It’s a quick dinner sandwich but also a party sandwich. One quick and cohesive prep (and by “prep” I just mean layering), and a satisfying slice into wedges, and you have a meal that’s ready to make everybody so happy.