Description
A bold and briny classic packed with cured meats, cheeses, and olive salad, the Muffuletta sandwich is the ultimate make-ahead crowd-pleaser. Perfect for parties, picnics, or casual gatherings, it gets even better as it rests. Serve cold or at room temp for best results.
Ingredients
1 large round Sicilian bread loaf or Italian round loaf
1 1/2 cups olive salad (mixed green/black olives, giardiniera, capers, garlic, herbs, olive oil)
1/4 lb Genoa salami
1/4 lb capicola or mortadella
1/4 lb ham
1/4 lb provolone cheese
1/4 lb mozzarella or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Olive Salad: Chop olives, giardiniera, capers, garlic. Mix with herbs and olive oil. Marinate 1 hour or overnight.
- Slice Bread: Halve the loaf horizontally. Hollow out a bit of the interior.
- Layer Fillings: Spread half the olive salad on bottom. Layer salami, capicola, ham, provolone, and mozzarella.
- Add More Salad: Spread remaining olive salad on top of cheese.
- Wrap and Rest: Place the top loaf half on, press down, and wrap tightly in foil or plastic. Chill for 1+ hour.
- Slice and Serve: Cut into wedges and serve cold or room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour minimum
- Category: Sandwiches