Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe BellaMuffaletta Recipe

Muffaletta Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Bella
Time1h
Serves4

Salami, ham, pepperoni, fontina & mozzarella cheeses baked & topped with Italian olive salad

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Ingredients

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Bread

Meats

Cheeses

Olive Salad

Method

Preparation of Olive Salad

  1. 1

    Make the Olive Salad

    In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped green olives, black olives, pickled vegetables, and minced garlic.

  2. 2

    Add Seasoning

    Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the olive mixture. Sprinkle in the dried oregano and mix well to combine.

  3. 3

    Chill

    Cover the bowl and let the olive salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. 5

    Prepare the Muffaletta Bread

    Slice the muffaletta bread horizontally in half. You can hollow out some of the bread if desired to make room for the fillings.

  3. 6

    Layer the Meats

    Layer the salami, ham, and pepperoni evenly on the bottom half of the bread.

  4. 7

    Add the Cheeses

    Sprinkle the fontina cheese and mozzarella cheese over the meats.

  5. 8

    Top with Olive Salad

    Spread the prepared olive salad generously over the cheese.

  6. 9

    Close and Bake

    Place the top half of the bread back on and wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, until the cheeses melt and the bread is warm.

  7. 10

    Slice and Serve

    Remove from the oven, unwrap the foil, and let cool for a few minutes. Slice into wedges and serve warm.

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