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Classic Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe

A stacked, halved Muffuletta sandwich showcasing layers of cured meats, cheese, and olive salad on a sesame seed bun.
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Learn to make the iconic New Orleans muffuletta sandwich with layers of Italian meats, cheeses, and a zesty olive salad on a sesame loaf. Perfect for picnics or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large round sesame Italian loaf (about 10 inches)
  • 1 cup mixed olive salad (see note)
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced mortadella
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced capicola
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Slice the loaf horizontally. Remove some of the soft bread from the top and bottom halves to create a well for the fillings.
  2. Spread the olive salad evenly over the bottom half of the bread.
  3. Layer the mortadella, salami, and capicola over the olive salad.
  4. Place the provolone and Swiss cheese slices over the meats.
  5. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the cheese.
  6. Place the top half of the loaf over the fillings.
  7. Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap, then in foil.
  8. Place a weight on top of the sandwich (e.g., a baking sheet with cans of food). Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. To serve, unwrap the sandwich and slice into wedges.

Notes

  • For the olive salad, you can use a store-bought muffuletta olive salad or make your own by combining chopped green and black olives, chopped celery, chopped red bell pepper, chopped onion, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and olive oil.
  • Pressing the sandwich is key to melding the flavors.
  • This sandwich is best made ahead of time.

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