Best 8 Easy Muffuletta Pizza Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Muffuletta Pizza, a delectable fusion of New Orleans and Italian culinary traditions. This unique pizza boasts a crispy crust topped with a savory olive salad, featuring a medley of briny olives, tangy peppers, and zesty herbs. The rich flavors continue with the addition of premium meats, including Genoa salami, spicy pepperoni, and flavorful ham. A generous layer of melted cheese completes this masterpiece, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Whether you're hosting a lively party or seeking a memorable meal, the Muffuletta Pizza promises an extraordinary culinary experience. Elevate your pizza game with this exceptional dish, guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

In addition to the featured Muffuletta Pizza recipe, this comprehensive article offers a diverse selection of pizza recipes that cater to various preferences and dietary needs. From the classic Margherita Pizza, adorned with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and aromatic basil, to the indulgent Pesto Pizza, bursting with nutty flavors and vibrant greens, there's something for everyone to savor. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a plant-based delight or a meat lover craving a hearty feast, this collection has you covered. Explore the tantalizing options and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds singing.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MUFFULETTA GARBAGE BREAD



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We love a good muffuletta, the classic New Orleans sandwich stuffed with Italian deli meats, cheese and olive salad. Here, we've wrapped all the good stuff up in pizza dough and baked it, making a warm, melty, delicious sandwich experience perfect for Mardi Gras, or really any party at all.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pimento-stuffed olives, drained, patted dry and chopped
1 cup giardiniera, drained, patted dry and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 1/2 pounds refrigerated pizza dough (see Cook's Note)
All-purpose flour, for dusting
6 ounces sliced provolone
6 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
6 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
4 ounces thinly sliced mortadella
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Stir the olives, giardiniera and parsley together in a bowl.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface into a 20-by-14-inch rectangle. Working from the shorter end, distribute the provolone over half of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border at the edge. Evenly distribute the salami over the provolone, then repeat with the ham and mortadella. Sprinkle the olive salad evenly on top. Working from the shorter end, tightly roll the dough up, jelly roll-style, into a log. Pinch the open seams together to seal, then tuck them underneath the log.
  • Transfer the log to the prepared baking sheet and brush with the beaten egg. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top, then use a sharp knife to slash 4 crosswise vents into the top of the dough.
  • Bake until the bread is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. (The cheese may leak out a little bit on the side.)
  • Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice crosswise.

MUFFULETTA



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Muffuletta, which originated in New Orleans, is named after the round, crusty Sicilian loaf of bread it's traditionally served on. While I favor my own olive salad, there are several good versions available in most supermarkets. -Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped
3/4 cup olive oil
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini, chopped
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
1/4 cup cocktail onions, drained and chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 round loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread
1/2 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
1/2 pound sliced mortadella
1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese
1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 14 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. , Cut bread in half horizontally; carefully hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Spoon half the olive mixture over bottom half of bread. Layer with salami, ham, mortadella, Swiss and provolone; top with remaining olive mixture. Replace bread top. Wrap tightly. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Cut into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 762 calories, Fat 59g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 2326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

EASY MUFFULETTA PIZZA



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I found this to be as close to the sandwich as you can get, but better because it's a pizza. I love pizzas and have experimented with different flavors for the past couple of years. This is on my top 5 list. NOTE: You can either make the olive salad mix or buy a jar of Giuliano Italian Style Olive Salad Mix (found near the olives & pickles at your grocery store).

Provided by CabinKat

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 2 Pizzas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
1/4 cup pepperoncini pepper
1/4 cup cocktail onion
1 garlic clove
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons dry Italian salad dressing mix
3 ounces diced deli ham
3 ounces diced hard salami
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
3/4 cup warm water, plus (110 degrees)
1 tablespoon warm water (110 degrees)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dry powder milk (fat free is okay)
2 1/4 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Combine all olive salad mix ingredients (first 7) in food processor and pulse a couple of times until combined but not mushy. If you don't have a processor, chop the first 5 ingredients fine.
  • NOTE: You can use Italian Salad dressing in the place of the oil & dry mix if preferred, just add 3-4 tablespoons to mix before processing.
  • Put in airtight container & refrigerate for at least 6 hours or over night. This enhances the flavors.
  • To make the crust: (Recipe makes 2-10" crusts or 1-16" crust).
  • Mix yeast in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes. While waiting, combine flour, salt, & sugar, mix. Make a well in the center of flour, add oil and then yeast mixture. Mix until easy to work with by hand. Knead until elastic in texture, about 3 minutes. Place in oiled bowl, drizzle top of crust with a bit more oil & spread evenly. Cover with plastic and let rise in warm place for about an hour.
  • I prefer using the bread machine, follow your machine instructions. Use the pizza dough setting. Once done, add a pinch of flour if needed, kneed once or twice on floured surface then place in lightly oiled bowl. (Same as above).
  • Once dough has risen, preheat oven to 450°. Roll out on lightly floured surface to desired size. Place on lightly oiled pan or wooden peel sprinkled with corn meal if baking on preheated stone. Spread on olive mix, ham, cheese, & salami. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until crust is golden brown & center is bubbly. Let sit for about 5 minutes before slicing.

MUFFULETTAS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/3 cup olive oil
10 large pitted green olives, chopped
1/3 cup pitted, chopped kalamata olives
1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-pound) round bread loaf (about 7 inches in diameter and 3 inches high)
4 ounces thinly sliced ham
4 ounces thinly sliced mortadella
4 ounces thinly sliced salami
4 ounces sliced provolone
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 ounces arugula leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk the first 3 ingredients in a large bowl to blend. Gradually blend in the oil. Stir in the olives and roasted peppers. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Cut the top 1-inch of the bread loaf. Set the top aside. Hollow out the bottom and top halves of the bread. Spread some of the olive and roasted pepper mix over the bread bottom and cut side of the bread top. Layer the meats and cheeses in the bread bottom. Top with the onions, then the arugula. Spread the remaining olive and roasted pepper mix on top of the sandwich and carefully cover with the bread top. You can serve the sandwich immediately or you can wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator a day before serving.
  • Cut the sandwich into wedges and serve.

MUFFULETTA SANDWICH



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My Italian family loves this recipe! A crusty loaf of Italian bread is cut in half, and layered with olives, and various meats and cheeses.

Provided by Mary48

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 pound) loaf fresh Italian bread
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
8 oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped
8 pitted green olives, chopped
¼ pound thinly sliced salami
¼ pound thinly sliced ham
½ pound provolone cheese, sliced
¼ pound mozzarella cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Slice bread in half lengthwise. Drizzle olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle both sides with Parmesan cheese, basil, and oregano.
  • On the bottom half, layer chopped black olives and chopped green olives, then the salami, ham, provolone, and mozzarella. Cover with top layer, and cut into 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 975.4 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 107.4 mg, Fat 59.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 2790.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

MUFFULETTA WELLINGTONS



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This recipe is inspired by the muffuletta, a sandwich originating in New Orleans made with deli meat and olive salad. These are snack-sized sandwiches with all the goodness of a muffuletta baked inside pizza dough. You can substitute the meats for your favorites, like turkey or roast beef. -Chelsea Madren, Fullerton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons melted butter, divided
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
6 tablespoons olive bruschetta
18 slices thinly sliced hard salami
12 slices thinly sliced Black Forest deli ham
6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
6 slices provolone cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Grease a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with cornmeal; set aside., Unroll pizza dough; cut into 6 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. square. Place 1 tablespoon olive bruschetta in center of each square; top with salami, ham, mozzarella cheese and provolone cheese. Bring 4 corners of dough together above filling; pinch edges to seal., Place in prepared skillet, seam side down. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

REAL N'AWLINS MUFFULETTA



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These gigantic sandwiches were invented a century ago at Sicilian Deli here in New Orleans. The spicy, tangy olive salad is what really sets this meat and cheese sandwich apart. A genuine muffuletta should be made on oven-fresh Italian bread topped with sesame seeds. Be sure and use the highest-quality ingredients available; it really makes a difference! Since you're going to all the trouble of making the olive salad, consider doubling the recipe so you'll have some extra waiting around for when you get another muffuletta craving -- it keeps for at least a month! Note: Use round bread loaves for real muffuletta.

Provided by jenn

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Heroes, Hoagies and Subs Recipes

Time P1DT40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, crushed
½ cup drained kalamata olives, crushed
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup roughly chopped pickled cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 tablespoon chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped carrot
½ cup pepperoncini, drained
¼ cup marinated cocktail onions
½ teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup canola oil
2 (1 pound) loaves Italian bread
8 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
8 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham
8 ounces sliced mortadella
8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
8 ounces sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

  • To Make Olive Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the green olives, kalamata olives, garlic, cauliflower, capers, celery, carrot, pepperoncini, cocktail onions, celery seed, oregano, basil, black pepper, vinegar, olive oil and canola oil. Mix together and transfer mixture into a glass jar (or other nonreactive container). If needed, pour in more oil to cover. Cover jar or container and refrigerate at least overnight.
  • To Make Sandwiches: Cut loaves of bread in half horizontally; hollow out some of the excess bread to make room for filling. Spread each piece of bread with equal amounts olive salad, including oil. Layer 'bottom half' of each loaf with 1/2 of the salami, ham, mortadella, mozzarella and Provolone. Replace 'top half' on each loaf and cut sandwich into quarters.
  • Serve immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate for a few hours; this will allow for the flavors to mingle and the olive salad to soak into the bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 987.3 calories, Carbohydrate 63.2 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 62.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 3464.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

MUFFULETTA PIZZA



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Make and share this Muffuletta Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 pizzas, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup water (105 degrees)
3/4 cup milk
15 ounces unbleached flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 ounces hard salami
6 ounces mortadella (imported preferred)
6 ounces prosciutto (imported preferred)
6 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese (non smoked is OK too)
1/2 cup green Italian olives
1/2 cup kalamata olive
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
2 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 ounces pecorino romano cheese
2 ounces provolone cheese

Steps:

  • FOR THE CRUST---------.
  • Combine yeast and water with a pinch of sugar and let yeast proof for 5 minutes or so.
  • Place salt and flour in mixer and mix for 15 seconds or so to combine.
  • Add yeast mixture, milk and oil and mix on low until just combined.
  • Knead with dough hook until soft and pliable.
  • Remove from mixer and knead by hand until dough is no longer sticky.
  • Allow to rise (covered) in a warm place until doubled in size (about and hour).
  • Punch dough down, cut in half, form into 2 balls, cover and let rise until doubled again (about 1/2 hour).
  • Form dough on lightly oiled cookie sheets (9x13), dimple, coat lightly with olive oil, salt then bake at 500 degrees on a pizza stone until just starts to brown, about 7 minutes.
  • FOR THE OLIVE SALAD-----------------.
  • Chop olives, herbs, garlic and onions and combine with 1/4 cup of olive oil.
  • FOR THE FILLING---------------.
  • Chop meats and mozzarella into 1/8" x 2" strips and place in a resealable freezer bag.
  • Add olive salad, mix, shred hard cheeses and add to meat mixture.
  • Add more olive oil if necessary.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Final assembly----------------.
  • Place 1/2 of the filling on each crust and broil until cheese is bubbly.
  • Protect edges of crust from burning with foil if desired.
  • Variations: Use left over grilled sausage, leave out all or some of the meats, add any herbs that you like!

Tips:

  • Select high-quality ingredients: Use fresh and flavorful toppings to create a delicious pizza. Look for high-quality cheese, meats, and vegetables.
  • Prepare the dough in advance: If you have time, make the dough ahead of time and let it rest in the refrigerator. This will allow the dough to develop more flavor and make it easier to work with.
  • Use a pizza stone or baking sheet: A pizza stone or baking sheet will help to create a crispy crust. If you don't have a pizza stone, you can use a cast iron skillet.
  • Preheat the oven to a high temperature: A high oven temperature will help to create a crispy crust. Preheat your oven to the highest temperature it can go, usually around 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't overcrowd the pizza: When adding toppings to your pizza, don't overcrowd it. This will make it difficult for the pizza to cook evenly.
  • Bake the pizza until the cheese is melted and bubbly: The pizza is done baking when the cheese is melted and bubbly. The crust should also be golden brown.

Conclusion:

Muffuletta pizza is a delicious and unique variation on the classic pizza. It is made with a muffuletta bread crust, which is a type of Italian bread that is made with semolina flour. The pizza is then topped with a variety of Italian meats and cheeses, as well as a flavorful olive salad. If you are looking for a new and exciting pizza recipe to try, muffuletta pizza is a great option.

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