Description
Hearty Muffaletta sandwiches celebrate New Orleans culinary heritage with layers of Italian meats, cheeses, and zesty olive salad nestled between crusty bread. Bold flavors and rich textures invite you to savor this classic Louisiana delicacy that promises a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) salami, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) ham, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) mortadella, thinly sliced
Cheeses:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) provolone cheese, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
Bread and Other Ingredients:
- 1 large round loaf Italian bread or muffaletta bread
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) olive salad
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) green olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant olive salad by blending chopped black and green olives, roasted red peppers, and pepperoncini with red wine vinegar, olive oil, and aromatic herbs. Allow the mixture to marinate for 30 minutes, intensifying the flavor profile.
- Carefully slice the Italian bread horizontally, creating two even halves that will encase the robust filling.
- Generously distribute the marinated olive salad across the bottom bread surface, ensuring an even, flavorful foundation.
- Methodically layer the sandwich with alternating slices of Genoa salami, ham, provolone, mozzarella, and mortadella, creating a substantial and textured filling.
- Gently position the top bread half, applying light pressure to compress the ingredients and create a cohesive sandwich structure.
- Tightly envelop the assembled sandwich in plastic wrap, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to harmonize and meld together.
- Remove from refrigeration, slice into wedges, and serve at room temperature to maximize the sandwich’s complex flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Marinate olive salad longer for deeper, more complex flavor profiles that will enhance the overall sandwich experience.
- Choose high-quality, artisan bread with a sturdy crust to prevent sogginess and maintain structural integrity when loaded with meats and cheese.
- Customize meat and cheese combinations based on personal preferences or dietary restrictions, such as using turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter version.
- Wrap sandwich tightly and apply gentle pressure to compress ingredients, helping flavors meld and creating a more cohesive, compact eating experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: No cooking method
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg