🥪 Classic Muffaletta Italian Sandwich 🇮🇹
This New Orleans favorite is packed with layers of Italian meats, cheeses, and a bold olive salad, all stacked in a round loaf of bread. Perfect for a party, picnic, or an easy make-ahead meal! 🤌✨
🌟 Ingredients
🍞 For the Bread:
1 large round loaf of Italian bread (or ciabatta) 🥖
¼ cup olive oil 🫒
🫒 For the Olive Salad:
1 cup green olives, chopped 🫒
½ cup black olives, chopped 🫒
¼ cup roasted red peppers, diced 🌶️
¼ cup pickled banana peppers, chopped 🌶️
2 tbsp capers 🏺
½ cup chopped giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables) 🥕🥒
¼ cup red onion, finely diced 🧅
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
¼ cup olive oil 🫒
2 tbsp red wine vinegar 🍷
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
½ tsp black pepper 🧂
🥩 For the Sandwich Filling:
¼ lb Genoa salami 🍖
¼ lb mortadella 🍖
¼ lb capicola (or ham) 🍖
¼ lb provolone cheese 🧀
¼ lb mozzarella cheese 🧀
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Olive Salad:
In a bowl, mix chopped olives, peppers, capers, giardiniera, onion, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, and black pepper.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight for the best flavor!).
2️⃣ Prepare the Bread:
Slice the Italian bread in half horizontally.
Brush both sides with olive oil.
3️⃣ Assemble the Muffaletta:
Spread a generous layer of olive salad on both sides of the bread.
Layer salami, mortadella, capicola, provolone, and mozzarella.
Press the sandwich together and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
4️⃣ Let it Rest:
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
5️⃣ Slice & Serve:
Cut into quarters or wedges and enjoy this bold, savory Italian masterpiece! 😋🥪🇮🇹
👨🍳 Pro Tips:
✔️ Use muffuletta bread if available for an authentic touch! 🥖
✔️ Press the sandwich under a heavy skillet for a panini-style feel. 🔥
✔️ Let it sit longer (overnight) for even better flavor!
This Muffaletta Sandwich is the ultimate Italian deli experience—every bite is a savory, tangy, cheesy dream! 🥪🤌✨