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Muffuletta Sandwich: Discover the Ultimate Recipe Today!

A classic Italian sandwich filled with layers of meats, cheeses, and a flavorful olive salad, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf 10-12 inches round Italian bread
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup green olives pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers chopped
  • 1/4 cup giardiniera pickled vegetable mix, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 pound salami thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound ham thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound mortadella thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound provolone cheese sliced
  • 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese sliced

Method
 

  1. Slice the round Italian bread in half horizontally. Hollow out some of the bread from the top and bottom to create space for the fillings.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, green olives, black olives, roasted red peppers, giardiniera, oregano, and garlic powder to create the olive salad.
  3. Drizzle some olive oil on the inside of both halves of the bread. Spread half of the olive salad evenly on the bottom half of the bread.
  4. Layer the salami, ham, mortadella, provolone, and mozzarella on top of the olive salad.
  5. Spread the remaining olive salad on top of the cheese layer, then place the top half of the bread on the sandwich.
  6. Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and place a heavy skillet or plate on top to press it down. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
  7. When ready to serve, unwrap the sandwich, slice into wedges, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich wedgeCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, replace the meats with additional cheese and roasted vegetables.
  • Add a layer of fresh basil or arugula for a peppery flavor and extra freshness.

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