Description
The Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich is a bold and hearty New Orleans favorite layered with Italian cold cuts, provolone cheese, and a tangy olive salad, all packed into a round Italian loaf.
Ingredients
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- 1 round Italian bread loaf (about 10 inches)
- 1 cup olive salad (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 lb sliced Genoa salami
- 1/4 lb sliced ham
- 1/4 lb sliced mortadella or capicola
- 1/4 lb sliced provolone cheese
- 1/4 lb sliced mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for brushing bread)
Instructions
- Slice the Italian loaf in half horizontally. Scoop out some of the soft bread from the center to make room for the filling, if desired.
- Spread half of the olive salad on the bottom half of the bread.
- Layer the salami, ham, mortadella, provolone, and mozzarella evenly over the olive salad.
- Top the meats and cheeses with the remaining olive salad.
- Place the top half of the bread over the filling and press down gently.
- Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to overnight) to allow flavors to meld.
- Cut into wedges and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For the best flavor, let the sandwich rest before serving.
- You can make your own olive salad with chopped green and black olives, giardiniera, garlic, and herbs mixed with olive oil and vinegar.
- Use a crusty, firm Italian bread to hold up to the juicy filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg