🥖🍴 Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich 🍴🥖
Craving a hearty and flavorful sandwich? This Giant Muffaletta packs layers of savory meats, cheeses, and an olive salad that will transport your taste buds straight to Italy! 🇮🇹🌟
🔸 Ingredients:
✔ 1 large round Italian bread loaf (about 10 inches) 🍞
✔ ¼ cup olive oil 🫒
✔ 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
✔ 1 tsp dried basil 🌿
✔ ¼ lb turkey ham 🍖
✔ ¼ lb beef salami 🍖
✔ ¼ lb mortadella 🥩
✔ ¼ lb provolone cheese 🧀
✔ ¼ lb mozzarella cheese 🧀
✔ 1 cup olive salad (store-bought or homemade) 🫒
✔ ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (optional) 🌶️
🔸 Directions:
1️⃣ Cut the bread in half horizontally to create top and bottom halves.
2️⃣ Whisk together olive oil, red grape juice, oregano, and basil in a small bowl. Brush the mixture generously on both cut sides of the bread.
3️⃣ Layer the ingredients: On the bottom half, add turkey ham, beef salami, mortadella, provolone, and mozzarella.
4️⃣ Spread olive salad evenly over the cheese layer. If desired, add pepperoncini peppers.
5️⃣ Press and refrigerate: Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich, press gently, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and place a heavy weight (like a cast-iron skillet) on top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6️⃣ Serve: Unwrap and cut the sandwich into wedges.
Perfect for picnics, parties, or a big lunch with friends! 😋🍽️
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