Muffuletta Sandwich

"These are fantastic and a New Orleans tradition! They are great for picnic or to take to the beach. They travel very well and the combined flavors are delicious! Cook time is chill time."
 
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Ready In:
24hrs 15mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Take one loaf fresh Italian bread (one big round for a traditional Muffaletta or individual sub loaves will do fine for smaller sandwiches).
  • Cut the loaf (or loaves) in half, and scoop out a little of the inside to make some room.
  • Make the olive salad by combining the olives and roasted pepper, garlic and vinegar.
  • Drizzle some of the olive oil and juice from the olive salad on each side of the open loaf-- use plenty.
  • On the bottom, place some salami, olive salad, provolone, mild cheese, and mortadella.
  • Top with the other half loaf.
  • Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and set a heavy skillet on top of loaf or individual loaves.
  • Chill for 1 hour.
  • This helps compress for easier slicing and absorption of flavors.
  • Slice into wedges (or eat the individual loaves).
  • *The roasted red peppers are Italian-style, available at many Italian delis or in the ethnic aisle in the grocery store.

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  1. This was excellent! Even my 9 year old liked it, minus the olive spread. I also made a few changes. I softened the garlic with some olive oil in a pan and let it cool before adding it to the olive mixture. Not big on raw garlic. I also subbed a good quality Black Forest Ham for the Mortadella. I didn't have any parsley. But these were just personal preference changes. Used store bought French bread. This would be great on a hot summer day. Will definitely be making this again. Thanks for a great recipe Little Bee
     
  2. Thank you Little Bee! I made this sandwich and served it with French Onion Soup for a winter lunch with friends...it for 4 thumbs up!! I used a ciabatta loaf and everyone loved the 'crunch' factor of the loaf!<br/>I made the olive salad the night before to allow the flavours to blend! YUMMY YUMMY!!!!!
     
  3. I made the tapenade yesterday and then was able to throw this together quickly tonight after a busy day. After tearing out part of the inside of the bread I spread both sides with the olive tapenade then layered in salami, provolone, cooked deli ham, and mozzarella cheese. I then baked in a 350 degree oven until the cheese was gooey and hot. When it came out of the oven I layered in sliced tomatoes, thinly sliced onions, & romaine lettuce. This was so good! It really was a terrific sandwich hot, but it would be wonderful cold as well. I know what I am taking on my next picnic. Thank you for sharing your recipe! Reviewed for ZWT 3.
     
  4. Yum yum! I made this sandwich, leaving out the meats. Loved it! For the olives I used some olive tapenade that I had made up using the green and kalamata olives. Great sandwich! Thank you Little Bee!
     
  5. i love these sandwiches so much i bake my own bread for them. this is great .dee
     
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  1. This was excellent! Even my 9 year old liked it, minus the olive spread. I also made a few changes. I softened the garlic with some olive oil in a pan and let it cool before adding it to the olive mixture. Not big on raw garlic. I also subbed a good quality Black Forest Ham for the Mortadella. I didn't have any parsley. But these were just personal preference changes. Used store bought French bread. This would be great on a hot summer day. Will definitely be making this again. Thanks for a great recipe Little Bee
     

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