🍳 Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich 🍳

A towering, flavor-packed sandwich loaded with Italian meats, cheeses, and tangy olive salad. Perfect for parties, picnics, or when you're craving something hearty and delicious!

Ingredients
1 large round Italian bread loaf (about 10 inches in diameter)
¼ cup olive oil, for brushing
1 teaspoon dried oregano, for seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil, for herbaceous flavor
¼ lb thinly sliced turkey ham, savory and lean
¼ lb thinly sliced beef salami, robust and spicy
¼ lb thinly sliced mortadella, rich and flavorful
¼ lb sliced provolone cheese, sharp and creamy
¼ lb sliced mozzarella cheese, mild and melty
1 cup olive salad, store-bought or homemade (see notes for a quick recipe)
¼ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (optional), for a tangy kick
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bread
Slice the Italian bread loaf in half horizontally to create a top and bottom half.
Step 2: Make the Herb Oil
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, oregano, and basil.
Brush the mixture generously onto both cut sides of the bread.
Step 3: Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of the bread, layer the following in order:
Turkey ham
Beef salami
Mortadella
Provolone cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Spread the olive salad evenly over the cheese layer.
Add pepperoncini peppers, if using, for an extra tangy bite.
Step 4: Assemble and Compress
Place the top half of the bread over the layered ingredients and press down gently.
Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap.
Place a heavy object, like a cast-iron skillet, on top of the wrapped sandwich. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This step compresses the sandwich and melds the flavors.
Step 5: Serve
Before serving, unwrap the sandwich and cut it into wedges using a sharp knife.