Best 20 Muffaletta Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to New Orleans with the muffuletta, a sandwich that embodies the city's vibrant spirit. This iconic creation features a round sesame-crusted loaf, sliced horizontally and overflowing with an array of cured meats, cheeses, and a vibrant olive salad. The muffuletta's history is as rich as its flavors, tracing back to the 19th century Sicilian immigrants who brought their culinary traditions to the heart of Louisiana. Today, it stands as a symbol of the city's diverse heritage and a must-try for any food enthusiast.

Our collection of muffuletta recipes offers a delightful range of variations, catering to different tastes and preferences. From the classic muffuletta, brimming with Genoa salami, mortadella, ham, and provolone, to vegetarian and vegan interpretations that showcase the versatility of this beloved sandwich. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that you recreate the authentic flavors and textures of this New Orleans staple. Dive into the world of muffuletta and experience the perfect harmony of savory meats, creamy cheeses, and tangy olive salad, all nestled within a crusty sesame loaf.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

MUFFALETTA



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large bread boule, halved
Olive Salad
4 ounces sliced mortadella
2 1/2 ounces sliced hot soppressata
2 ounces sliced finocchiona salami
2 ounces sliced coppa
4 ounces sliced provolone or fontina cheese
1/2 cup halved Peppadew peppers
2 cups arugula

Steps:

  • Remove insides of bread boule and reserve for another use. Spread olive salad over cut side of bottom half of bread.
  • On the bottom half of the bread, layer mortadella, soppressata, salami, coppa, cheese, Peppadews, and arugula. Sandwich top half of bread over meats and cheese. Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap and weigh down with a cast-iron skillet or two large cans of tomatoes and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Remove sandwich from refrigerator, cut into wedges, and serve.

MUFFALETTA WITH OLIVE TAPENADE



Muffaletta with Olive Tapenade image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

One 10-inch round loaf Italian bread
1 cup mixed pitted olives, roughly chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pickled vegetables, such as giardiniera, chopped
1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 pound salami, deli sliced
1/2 pound provolone, deli sliced
1/2 pound capicola, deli sliced
1/2 pound smoked mozzarella, deli sliced
1/2 pound mortadella, deli sliced

Steps:

  • Divide the bread lengthwise. Scoop out some of the dough-y interior and reserve for another use.
  • Combine the olives, oil, pickled vegetables, red peppers, parsley, vinegar, garlic and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Spread half of the olive tapenade on the bottom half of the bread. Layer the salami, provolone, capicola, mozzarella, mortadella and the rest of the olive tapenade. Top with the other half of the bread and wrap the entire loaf in plastic wrap. Top the wrapped sandwich with a cast iron pan and set aside to rest for 1 hour. To facilitate easy cutting, skewer the muffaletta with 4 skewers and cut into 8 even triangles.

MUFFALETTA PASTA SALAD



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The great New Orleans sandwich turned into an easy cold dish. You can serve this over a bed of lettuce with a slice of French bread to make it a meal versus a side dish.

Provided by Elisa Nuccio Holt

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound rotini pasta
5 ounces tapenade (olive spread), or more to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
8 ounces sliced salami, cut into thin strips
8 ounces sliced baked ham, cut into thin strips
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
4 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
¼ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
  • Mix tapenade into pasta and season with pepper. Add artichoke hearts, salami, ham, olives, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, red bell pepper, and parsley to pasta mixture and toss to coat. Transfer salad to a serving bowl and top with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1775.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

MUFFALETTA SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mixed cracked good quality olives, coarsely chopped
2 cups giardiniera salad (pickled cauliflower, hot peppers and carrots), drained
5 to 6 ribs celery from the heart, chopped
1/4 cup soft sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 fresh green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 pound stick salami, diced
1/2 pound thick cut ham, chopped
1/2 pound provolone, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine olives, giardiniera, celery, sun-dried tomatoes, pepper, onion, salami, ham, and provolone. Dress with vinegar and olive oil, season with salt and pepper and let stand a few minutes before serving.

ELLEN'S MUFFALETTA PASTA SALAD



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This salad has everything in the filling of a muffaletta sandwich but in pasta salad form! It is a great salad to take on a picnic and it has a nice variation of tastes on the tongue in each bite! It is one of our summer picnic staples!

Provided by Ellen Bancroft Ziegler

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup chopped pepperoncini
½ pound Genoa salami, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
½ pound Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
⅓ pound provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
½ sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
½ cup 1/2-inch pieces pitted green olives
½ cup 1/2-inch pieces Kalamata olives
½ cup 1/2-inch pieces pepperoni
½ cup 1/2-inch pieces celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water until chilled; drain.
  • Mix carrots, pepperoncini, Genoa salami, Cheddar cheese, provolone cheese, sweet onion, green olives, Kalamata olives, pepperoni, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and artichoke hearts together in a large mixing bowl. Pour Italian-style salad dressing over the salad and toss to coat; add pasta and stir.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Stir salad and add more Italian-style dressing as needed if you find the salad too dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 86.7 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 2597.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

MUFFALETTA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 red onion, diced
2 cups each pitted picholine and cerignola olives, coarsely chopped
1 cup roughly chopped piquillo peppers
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves roughly chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 muffaletta or small round Italian loaf
2 ounces each thinly sliced Genoa salami, hot soppresata, Salchicon de vic or other dry salami, and serrano ham
2 ounces thinly sliced aged Manchego cheese

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard and honey in a large bowl. Add the onion, olives, peppers, parsley and oregano; toss, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Slice the bread in half and pull some of interior from the top half. Spread some of the olive salad on each half. You will probably have some salad left; it holds well in the refrigerator.
  • Layer the meat and cheese on the bottom half, alternating layers of each meat with thin layers of cheese. Cover with the top half, press gently, slice, and serve.

RANCH MUFFALETTA SANDWICH



Ranch Muffaletta Sandwich image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 18

One 3-ounce jar pimentos, drained
1 cup mixed pitted olives, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped jarred jalapenos
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 green onions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 ciabatta loaf
1/4 cup store-bought ranch dressing
6 ounces sliced salami
6 ounces sliced ham
6 ounces sliced mortadella
6 ounces thin deli sliced beef
6 ounces sliced provolone cheese
7.5 ounces sliced pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • For the spicy olive spread: In a bowl, mix together the pimentos, olives, mayo, jalapenos, vinegar and green onions until combined. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • For the sandwich: Lightly dress the iceberg in the olive oil and vinegar.
  • Split the ciabatta in half lengthwise. Smear half of the spicy olive spread onto the bottom half of the bread and the other half onto the top half of the bread. Spoon half of the ranch dressing on one side and spread, then repeat with the other side. On the bottom half, layer half the meat and cheese. Top with the iceberg, followed by the remaining meat and cheese. Finally, put the top half of the ciabatta on top. Wrap in plastic wrap and place on a baking sheet with a second baking sheet and a heavy iron skillet on top to weigh it down. Put in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • To serve: Slice into 4 pieces.

CORNED BEEF HASH BROWN MUFFALETTA



Corned Beef Hash Brown Muffaletta image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup pimento green olives, drained
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, drained
1/2 cup hot giardiniera in oil
1/4 cup capers
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 large boule
8 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced thin from the deli
8 frozen hash brown patties, prepared according to package instructions
8 ounces corned beef, sliced thin from the deli
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large eggs
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Add the green olives, kalamata olives, giardiniera, capers, parsley, vinegar, olive oil and honey to a food processor and pulse to make a coarse relish.
  • Slice the boule in half horizontally. Spread the tapenade evenly over both halves of the boule. Layer the cheese evenly over the tapenade on the bottom half of the boule. Place both top and bottom halves cut-side up beside each other on the sheet pan.
  • Lay the hot hash browns on top of the cheese, then evenly pile on the corned beef. Bake the open sandwich until the cheese is melted and the corned beef is warmed through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Working with one egg at a time, crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin and then slowly add it to the skillet. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook, uninterrupted, until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Season the eggs with pepper. Slide the eggs onto a plate.
  • Top the corned beef with the sunny-side up eggs. Place the top piece of bread onto the sandwich. Cut into 4 wedges and serve.

AMAZING MUFFALETTA OLIVE SALAD



Amazing Muffaletta Olive Salad image

This combines my love of the New Orleans-style olive salad that you find on muffaletta sandwiches and Italian olive tapenades. With so many olives how could you go wrong? I use it on fish, sandwiches, dips, and in herbed breads.

Provided by AZ

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 12h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained, brine reserved
1 (6 ounce) can pimento-stuffed green olives, drained, brine reserved
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
¼ cup Italian dressing
2 tablespoons reserved olive brine, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the black olives, pimento-stuffed green olives, artichoke hearts, onion, celery, garlic, and capers in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are uniform in size, and no larger than a popcorn kernel. Stir in the Italian dressing. Add equal amounts of green and black olive brine as needed for a moist consistency. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 389.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

MUFFALETTA SALAD



Muffaletta Salad image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup olive juice from can
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1/2 cup diced black olives
1/2 cup diced green olives
1/2 cup diced marinated artichoke hearts, diced
1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 red onion, minced
3 cups cooked orzo
1 cup feta cheese
8 to 10 Bibb lettuce cups
1/2 cup diced Roma tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the garlic, vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, olive juice, lemon juice, red chili flakes, pepper and all vegetables up to the red onion. Pulse until well chopped but not pureed. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, place into refrigerator and let marinate for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Add orzo to marinated vegetables, toss, then add feta and toss again.
  • Serve in lettuce cups and top with tomatoes.

MEATLESS MUFFALETTA PANINI



Meatless Muffaletta Panini image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 handfuls good quality pitted green and black olives
1 cup giardiniera, drained pickled cauliflower, carrot and hot pepper mix
4 sesame or cornmeal Keiser rolls, split
8 deli cut slices sharp provolone
1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, thinly sliced
2 roasted red pepper, drained and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat griddle or grill to medium-high heat.
  • Place olives and pickled veggies in food processor and pulse chop into a relish. Divide the relish among 4 sandwich bottoms and top with a single slice of cheese, sliced artichokes and peppers then add another slice of provolone to each sandwich and press tops in place.
  • Place sandwiches on grill and press with heavy skillet weighted down with cans. Press a few minutes on each side, remove, split and serve.

GRILLED RATATOUILLE MUFFALETTA



Grilled Ratatouille Muffaletta image

Easily made in advance, this New Orleans-inspired vegetarian muffaletta is perfect for a crowd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Coarse salt
1/2 cup pitted mixed olives, such as Kalamata and Cerignola
2 pepperoncini, stemmed
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grilling
4 small tomatoes (1 pound), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise 1/4-inch-thick
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, patted dry
1 (8-inch) round loaf rustic bread, split horizontally and hollowed out

Steps:

  • In a colander, toss eggplant with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse olives, pepperoncini, and parsley until very finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in mayonnaise.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Toss eggplant, tomatoes, and zucchini with oil and season with salt. Grill, turning frequently, until tender and slightly charred, about 4 minutes for tomatoes and about 7 minutes each for eggplant and zucchini.
  • Spread bread with olive mixture. Assemble sandwich with peppers, eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes. Serve immediately or wrap in plastic and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

MUFFALETTA PIZZA



Muffaletta Pizza image

A terrific variation on an old New Orleans Favorite. We serve it as an appetizer to guests. The olive salad mixture may be used at once, but is best when chilled overnight. Adjust the ingredients to taste.

Provided by SGRINAVI

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

8 jumbo black olives, pitted
8 pitted green olives
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 cloves chopped garlic
6 leaves chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package ready made pizza crust
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder to taste
salt to taste
2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 ounces shredded provolone cheese
2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
2 ounces thinly sliced hard salami, cut into strips
2 ounces thinly sliced mortadella, cut into strips
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix jumbo black olives, green olives, celery, red onion, garlic, basil, parsley, olive oil, oregano, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until using.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Sprinkle pizza crust with olive oil, salt and garlic powder.
  • Place the crust directly on the oven rack. Bake for about 5 minutes. Do not allow crust to become overly browned or crisp. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mozzarella cheese, Provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese, hard salami, mortadella and prosciutto. Stir in the olive mixture.
  • Preheat the broiler. Spread the cheese and vegetable mixture over the baked pizza crust.
  • Broil 5 minutes, or until cheeses are melted and meats are lightly browned. Cut into 3 inch squares and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1631.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SEMOLINA'S MUFFALETTA PASTA RECIPE - (3.5/5)



Semolina's Muffaletta Pasta Recipe - (3.5/5) image

Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 18

OLIVE SALAD:
2 1/2 cups green olives
1 cup black olives
1 cup diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons diced pimiento
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons basil
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper
3/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
MUFFALETTA PASTA:
1 1/2 ounces ham cut in sticks
1 1/2 ounces Genoa salami cut in sticks
1/2 cup olive salad
2 cups cooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 cup provolone cheese
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Olive Salad: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Muffaletta Pasta: Sauté the ham and salami in the olive oil until lightly browned. Add the olive salad and the penne pasta and cook until the pasta is heated through. Transfer the ingredients to a serving plate and garnish with the remaining ingredients. This recipe yields 4 servings.

MUST-HAVE MUFFALETTA BURGERS!



Must-Have Muffaletta Burgers! image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 slices Genoa or hard salami "bacon"
1 1/2 pounds good quality ground pork
1 small white onion, grated
2 medium garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons Greek seasoning (recommended: Cavender's)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 slices provolone cheese
Creole mayo, recipe follows
4 kaiser rolls
Red onion, thinly sliced
Shredded iceberg lettuce
Good quality Italian olive salad, chopped (recommended: Boscoli brand)
3/4 cup good mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Creole mustard (recommended: Zatarain's)
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For Salami Bacon:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a heavy large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Arrange 12 salami slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake until the salami slices are browned (much like bacon), watching closely to ensure they brown evenly, about 10 minutes. They will crisp as they cool.
  • Transfer the salami bacon to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to absorb the excess oil. Set aside to cool.
  • For Burgers:
  • Combine the pork, onion, garlic, salt, Greek seasoning and black pepper in a large bowl and mix just until evenly combined, do not overmix). Form the meat mixture into 4 equal patties a little larger in diameter than the kaiser rolls, so that when they shrink after cooking they will fit the roll perfectly.
  • Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium heat. Once the grill is hot, cook the burgers until the juices run clear and patties are firm to the touch, about 6 minutes per side. Do not overcook or the burgers will be dry and tasteless. Top each burger with 2 slices of the provolone cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking to melt the cheese. Remove the burgers to a plate and tent with foil and allow to rest for a couple of minutes while you prepare the rolls.
  • Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • To assemble the burgers:
  • Split the rolls in half and toast the cut surfaces lightly on the grill or in pan, just before the patties are done.
  • Spread Creole mayo on the bottom halves of the rolls and top with the burgers. Top each burger with 3 pieces of salami bacon, a thin slice of red onion, some lettuce, then a little of the chopped olive salad. Spread a little Creole mayo on the top half of each roll and cover the burgers. Press it down, grab some napkins, and ENJOY!!!!!

MONSTER MUFFALETTA



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 8 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boule or Italian round loaves, about 9 inches, sesame seeds on top preferred
1 pound thinly sliced aged provolone cheese
1 pound thinly sliced mortadella
1 pound thinly sliced genoa salami
1 pound thinly sliced hot capicola
Olive Salad, recipe follows
1 cup oil-packed black olives, pitted
1 cup green olives, pitted
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained
1/4 cup capers, drained
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the loaves in half horizontally. Drizzle some of the olive salad liquid on the bottom halves. Dividing everything by two, layer the cheese, mortadella, genoa, capicola and then the Olive Salad on top. Cover with the top halves, and then cut into pie-shaped wedges and serve to the masses.
  • Add the black olives, green olives, olive oil, roasted red peppers, capers, vinegar, crushed red pepper and sugar to a food processor and pulse until uniform but still coarse, about 10 times. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

MUFFALETTA SANDWICH



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A Louisiana classic. Meat,Olive salad, cheese, fresh garlic and an enormous (10 inch) round loaf of bread. You make it, press it down and wrap tightly and wait a short while before eating it to insure BEST flavor !! A true Muffuletta Sandwich must always be served at room temperature, never toasted; it is considered blasphemy to...

Provided by Skip Davis

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large muffuletta bread - 10 inch round loaf - long italian loaf can be substituted, but it won't be authentic.
2 oz salami, thinly sliced (genoa preferred)
2 oz italian ham, thinly sliced (cappicola preferred)
2 oz provolone cheese, thinly sliced
1 c olive salad
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or juice from olive salad
OTHER MEAT & CHEESE CHOICES
mortadella, prosciutto, speck,bresaola & swiss cheese
OLIVE SALAD
2/3 c pitted and coarsely chopped green olives
2/3 c pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olives
1/2 c chopped pimiento
3 clove garlic, minced
1 medium anchovy fillet, mashed
1 Tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
1/2 c finely-chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tsp finely-chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Make olive salad
  • 2. Cut bread in half crosswise and scoop out about half of the soft dough from top and bottom pieces (this is to provide more room for the sandwich ingredients). Brush the inside bottom of loaf with olive oil or juice from the Olive Salad marinade.
  • 3. Layer salami, Italian ham and Provolone cheese on the bottom piece.
  • 4. Top with as much Olive Salad as will fit without spilling out. Add top of loaf and press down fairly hard.
  • 5. Slice in quarters and serve. Always serve the Muffuletta Sandwich at room temperature, never toasted. NOTE: Italian bread is done the same way, but cut in small individual sandwiches.
  • 6. Makes: 1 to 4 servings, depending on the appetite. Cut in quarters !

NEW ORLEANS STYLE MUFFALETTA SALAD



NEW ORLEANS STYLE MUFFALETTA SALAD image

Categories     Olive     No-Cook     Low Carb

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons garlic flavored grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, halved, divided
3/4 cup black olives, pitted, halved, and divided
3/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, divided
9 cups romaine lettuce, torn
1 large tomato, cut into bite size pieces
4 ounces finely sliced hard salami, diced
4 ounces finely sliced pastrami, diced
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
4 ounces Muenster cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • In small mixing bowl, mix grapeseed oil, red wine vinegar, and Italian seasoning. Mix well. Add 1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, 1/4 cup black olives, and 1/4 cup roasted red peppers. Mix well and set aside. In large salad serving bowl, add lettuce, tomatoes, remaining pimiento-stuffed olives, remaining black olives, remaining roasted red peppers, salami, pastrami, cheddar cheese, and Muenster cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.

MUFFALETTA PIZZA



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This pizza has it all! Great pizza for a Saturday night with a movie! Recipe Source~ cdkitchen.com

Provided by Angela Pietrantonio

Categories     Pizza

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 23

OLIVE MIX
8 large black olives, pitted
8 pitted green olives
2 Tbsp chopped celery
2 Tbsp chopped red onion
2 clove chopped garlic
6 chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
PIZZA CRUST
1 pkg (16 oz size) ready made pizza crust
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder, to taste
salt, to taste
PIZZA TOPPING
2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
2 oz shredded provolone cheese
2 oz grated parmesan cheese
2 oz thinly sliced hard salami, cut into strips
2 oz thinly sliced mortadella, cut into strips
4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips

Steps:

  • 1. o prepare olive mix: In a medium bowl, mix jumbo black olives, green olives, celery, red onion, garlic, basil, parsley, olive oil, oregano, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until using.
  • 2. To prepare pizza crust: Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Sprinkle pizza crust with olive oil, salt and garlic powder.
  • 3. Place the crust directly on the oven rack. Bake for about 5 minutes. Do not allow crust to become overly browned or crisp. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • 4. To prepare pizza topping: In a medium bowl, mix together mozzarella cheese, Provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese, hard salami, mortadella and prosciutto. Stir in the olive mixture.
  • 5. Preheat the broiler. Spread the cheese and vegetable mixture over the baked pizza crust. Broil 5 minutes, or until cheeses are melted and meats are lightly browned. Cut into 3 inch squares and serve immediately.

MUFFALETTA BREAD



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See more at: Chef Rick http://www.chefrick.com/muffaletta-bread

Provided by Joanne Hendriksen

Categories     Savory Breads

Time 3h35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c warm water (110 degrees)
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp active dry yeast (about 1 tbsp.)
3 c bread flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp vegetable shortening
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • 1. In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, combine water and sugar. Stir in yeast.
  • 2. Let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • 3. In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine 3 cups flour, salt and shortening. Add yeast mixture.
  • 4. Process until dough forms a ball, about 5 seconds.
  • 5. Stop machine; check consistency of dough. It should be smooth and satiny.
  • 6. If dough is too dry, add more warm water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, processing just until blended.
  • 7. If dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1 or 2 Tbsp at a time, processing just until blended.
  • 8. Process 20 seconds to knead.
  • 9. Lightly oil a large bowl, swirling to coat bottom and sides.
  • 10. Place dough in oiled bowl; turn to coat all sides.
  • 11. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • 12. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • 13. When dough has doubled in bulk, punch down dough; turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • 14. Form dough into round loaf about 10 inches in diameter; place on greased baking sheet.
  • 15. Sprinkle top of loaf with sesame seeds; press seeds gently into surface of loaf.
  • 16. Cover very loosely with plastic wrap; let rise until almost doubled in bulk, 1 hour.
  • 17. Remove plastic wrap. Place rack in center of oven.
  • 18. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • 19. Bake loaf in center of preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • 20. Reduce heat to 375 F; bake 25 minutes.
  • 21. The loaf is done when it sounds hollow when tapped on bottom. Cool completely on a rack before slicing. Makes 1 loaf.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially for the olive salad. Fresh vegetables, good-quality olives, and a flavorful vinaigrette will make all the difference.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of bread. A traditional muffuletta uses a sesame-studded round loaf, but you could also use a ciabatta roll, a French baguette, or even a sourdough boule.
  • If you don't have time to make your own olive salad, you can buy a good-quality store-bought version. Just be sure to doctor it up with some extra herbs, spices, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Serve the muffuletta immediately, or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. The flavors will meld and develop over time.
  • Enjoy the muffuletta with a cold beer or a glass of wine.

Conclusion:

The muffuletta is a delicious and versatile sandwich that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables or meats. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal, give the muffuletta a try.

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