Best 5 Layered Mediterranean Loaf Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN LAYERED TORTE

Steps:

• Place cream cheese and feta cheese in food processor. Cover and process until blended. Divide into thirds (about 1 cup each).
• Line 5-cup mold or loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, with plastic wrap. Spoon one-third of the cheese mixture in bottom of mold; smooth top with spatula. Spoon tomatoes evenly over cheese layer. Spoon hummus evenly over tomatoes. Sprinkle with cucumber.
• Spoon one-third of the cheese mixture over cucumber; smooth top with spatula. Spoon olives evenly over cheese layer. Spoon remaining cheese mixture over olives; smooth top with spatula. Strike filled mold on counter to pack down. Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours but no longer than 48 hours.
• When ready to serve, turn mold upside down onto serving platter. Remove plastic wrap. Serve torte with pita wedges.

LAYERED PICNIC LOAVES

Steps:

• Cut loaves in half horizontally; hollow out tops and bottoms, leaving 1/2-in. shells (discard removed bread or save for another use). , Combine oil and garlic; brush inside bread shells. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Layer bottom of each loaf with a fourth of each: roast beef, mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, salami, artichokes, salad greens, chicken and onion. Repeat layers. Season with salt, pepper and remaining Italian seasoning. , Drizzle with remaining oil mixture if desired. Replace bread tops; wrap tightly and refrigerate at least 1 hour before slicing.

LAYERED MEDITERRANEAN LOAF

Steps:

• Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Cut the loaf in half horizontally.
• Leaving a 1-inch border, scoop out a 1/2-inch layer from the inside of each half.
• Spread the salsa mixture evenly over both halves, including border.
• On the bottom half, layer half the cheese, all of the beef, and top with remaining cheese.
• Pack filling down slightly.
• Carefully invert the top half onto the bottom half.
• Press down firmly on the loaf and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
• Store the loaf in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes (or overnight) between 2 plates with something heavy on top to keep the loaf flattened.
• Serve sliced in wedges with your favourite salad or to serve warm, wrap in foil and place in preheated 300 degree oven for 15 to 30 minutes until cheese melts.

LAYERED DELI LOAF

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish and mustard. Cut bread in half. Carefully hollow out bottom and top of loaf, leaving 3/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Spread butter on cut sides of bread. , In the shell, layer ham, a third of the mayonnaise mixture, Monterey Jack cheese, turkey, a third of the mayonnaise mixture, cheddar cheese, roast beef, remaining mayonnaise mixture, tomato, pickle, onion and lettuce. , Replace top. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

MEDITERRANEAN PICNIC LOAF

Steps:

• Slice a lid from the top of the loaf and set aside.
• Remove and discard the inside of the loaf, leaving a 1cm wall.
• Spread pesto over the inside of the loaf.
• Place half the sliced chicken on base, top with half spinach leaves.
• Add half tomatoes and half the olive oil-season lightly.
• Add layers of cheese, artichokes, top with remaining tomatoes.
• Next lay salami and olives on top and add remaining chicken and spinach.
• Drizzle over the rest of the olive oil and season.
• Butter the lid and replace it on the loaf.
• Wrap the loaf tightly in cling film and refrigerate over night.
• Cut into generous wedges to serve.