Muffuletta Recipe
A classic New Orleans sandwich layered with a hearty mix of cured meats, provolone cheese, and a zesty olive salad on a rustic round loaf.
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Ingredients
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Muffuletta Ingredients
Method
Muffuletta Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Olive Salad
In a medium bowl, combine the olive salad ingredients (green olives, black olives, garlic, and spices). Mix well and set aside.
- 2
Slice the Bread
Slice the muffuletta bread horizontally in half, creating a top and bottom half.
- 3
Layer the Meats and Cheese
On the bottom half of the bread, layer the salami, ham, mortadella, provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves.
- 4
Add the Olive Salad
Spread the prepared olive salad evenly over the layered meats and cheese.
- 5
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the olive salad.
- 6
Close and Press
Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich. Press down gently to compress the sandwich.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Slice the muffuletta into quarters and serve immediately or wrap and refrigerate for a few hours for flavors to meld.