🥪 𝗠𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮 – A Flavor-Packed Italian Sandwich Experience! 🇮🇹
If you're craving an authentic Italian sandwich, look no further than the Muffaletta. Originating from New Orleans' Italian community, this sandwich is packed with layers of deli meats, cheeses, and a signature olive salad. It’s a bold and flavorful bite that gets better as it sits!
Ingredients:
1 round loaf of Italian bread or muffaletta bread
½ cup green olives, chopped
½ cup black olives, chopped
¼ cup roasted red peppers, diced
¼ cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
6 slices Genoa salami
6 slices ham
6 slices mortadella
4 slices provolone cheese
4 slices mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Prepare the Olive Salad:
In a small bowl, mix together green olives, black olives, roasted red peppers, giardiniera, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Let it sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Slice the Bread:
Cut the round loaf of bread in half horizontally. Hollow out some of the inside of the bread to make room for the filling.
Assemble the Sandwich:
Spread a generous layer of the olive salad on both halves of the bread. Then, layer the salami, ham, mortadella, provolone, and mozzarella on the bottom half.
Top and Press:
Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich and gently press it down. Wrap the sandwich in foil and let it sit for at least 30 minutes to an hour to let the flavors develop (you can refrigerate it, but let it come to room temperature before serving).
Slice and Serve:
Cut the sandwich into quarters or slices, and enjoy the savory layers of meat, cheese, and that tangy olive salad!
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This Muffaletta sandwich is a filling and bold treat, perfect for any sandwich lover. Make it ahead for the best flavor! 😋🥖