Description
A classic New Orleans Muffuletta sandwich, perfect for a flavorful and hearty meal. This Italian-inspired sandwich features layers of Genoa salami, mortadella, ham, provolone, mozzarella, and a tangy olive salad all nestled inside a round Italian bread loaf. It’s easy to prepare, served cold or at room temperature, and ideal for picnics or quick lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 large round Italian bread loaf or muffuletta bread (about 10 inches wide)
Olive Salad
- 1 cup olive salad (store-bought or homemade)
Meat and Cheese
- 4 oz sliced Genoa salami
- 4 oz sliced mortadella
- 4 oz sliced ham
- 4 oz sliced provolone cheese
- 4 oz sliced mozzarella cheese
Optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for brushing bread)
Instructions
- Slice the bread: Slice the round Italian bread loaf in half horizontally. If desired, hollow out some of the soft interior to create more room for the filling, making the sandwich easier to assemble and eat.
- Spread olive salad: Evenly spread half of the olive salad over the bottom half of the bread, pressing it gently into the surface to infuse flavor throughout the sandwich.
- Layer meats and cheeses: Arrange the sliced Genoa salami, mortadella, ham, provolone, and mozzarella evenly over the olive salad to build rich, balanced layers of savory goodness.
- Add remaining olive salad: Spread the remaining olive salad over the top of the meat and cheese layers for an extra burst of tangy flavor.
- Assemble the sandwich: Place the top half of the bread on the layered fillings and press down gently to compact the sandwich, helping all the flavors meld together.
- Chill: Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld—overnight is ideal for best taste and texture.
- Serve: Slice the muffuletta into wedges or quarters and enjoy it cold or at room temperature for a delicious meal or snack.
Notes
- Hollowing out the bread is optional but helps hold more filling and prevents the sandwich from being too bulky.
- Using store-bought olive salad saves time, but homemade olive salad enhances freshness and customizes flavor.
- Refrigerating the sandwich allows the flavors to meld and the bread to absorb the olive salad, improving the taste.
- This sandwich is best served cold or at room temperature, not heated, to maintain the texture of the bread and fillings.
