Jul 14 2026

Muffaletta Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

A classic New Orleans sandwich with layers of meats and cheese.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Meats

Method

Olive Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Olive Salad

    In a medium bowl, combine the green olives, Kalamata olives, celery, carrots, minced garlic, oregano, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Stir until well mixed. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 2

    Prepare the Bread

    Slice the muffaletta bread in half horizontally. If the bread is too thick, you can hollow out some of the bread from the inside to make more room for the fillings.

  2. 3

    Layer the Meats

    On the bottom half of the bread, layer the salami, capicola, mortadella, and prosciutto evenly.

  3. 4

    Add the Cheese

    Place the provolone cheese and mozzarella cheese on top of the meats.

  4. 5

    Top with Olive Salad

    Spread the prepared olive salad evenly over the cheese layer.

  5. 6

    Finish the Sandwich

    Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich, pressing down gently. Optionally, you can wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap and let it sit for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to develop.

  6. 7

    Serve

    Slice the muffaletta into wedges and serve. Enjoy your classic New Orleans sandwich!

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