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Authentic Muffaletta Sandwich Recipe

Authentic Muffaletta Sandwich Recipe
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The Authentic Muffaletta Sandwich is a classic New Orleans delight featuring layers of Italian meats, cheeses, and a tangy olive salad packed inside a round loaf of Italian bread. Perfectly balanced with savory, briny, and tangy flavors, this sandwich is ideal for a hearty lunch or picnic.

Ingredients

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For the Sandwich:

  • 1 large round loaf Italian bread or muffaletta bread
  • 4 oz Genoa salami, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz ham, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz provolone cheese, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz mortadella, thinly sliced

For the Olive Salad:

  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup green olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Olive Salad: In a small bowl, combine the sliced black olives, green olives, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini peppers, red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let the olive salad marinate for at least 30 minutes to develop deep, tangy flavors.
  2. Assemble the Sandwich: Slice the loaf of Italian bread horizontally. Spread the olive salad evenly over the bottom half of the bread. Layer the Genoa salami, ham, provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, and mortadella over the olive salad.
  3. Press and Rest: Place the top half of the bread over the layered meats and cheese. Press down gently to compact the sandwich. Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: When ready to serve, unwrap the sandwich and cut into wedges. Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best experience.

Notes

  • The olive salad can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated for a more intense flavor.
  • To make it spicier, add more pepperoncini peppers or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Use muffaletta bread if available for an authentic texture and flavor.
  • This sandwich keeps well and actually tastes better the next day after the flavors meld.
  • Wrap tightly to prevent the bread from drying out in the fridge.

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Keywords: muffaletta, muffuletta sandwich, Italian sandwich, New Orleans sandwich, olive salad sandwich, Italian meats sandwich, cold sandwich

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