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**Muffuletta Sandwiches: A New Orleans Classic**

The muffuletta is a classic New Orleans sandwich that is packed with flavors and textures. It is made with a round, sesame-seed-topped loaf of bread that is split and filled with a delicious combination of meats, cheeses, and olive salad. The meat typically includes ham, salami, mortadella, and provolone cheese. The olive salad is made with chopped olives, celery, carrots, and mayonnaise. This sandwich is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a party or potluck.

This article provides three different recipes for muffuletta sandwiches. The first recipe is for a traditional muffuletta sandwich, made with the classic combination of meats, cheeses, and olive salad. The second recipe is for a vegetarian muffuletta sandwich, made with roasted vegetables, cheese, and olive salad. The third recipe is for a muffuletta sandwich with a spicy twist, made with hot peppers and a spicy olive salad.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this New Orleans classic. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make a delicious muffuletta sandwich!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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



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Muffuletta is an Italian sandwich on steroids! A classic New Orleans invention that consists of a wide and round bread, a marinated olive salad, cheese and charcuterie. Perfect to feed a crowd, this sandwich is the epitome of epic!

Provided by Olivia Mesquita

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 garlic cloves
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
2/3 cup Giardiniera (Italian-style pickled vegetables)
1 shallot (minced)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
1 large Muffuletta bread
1/2 pound Genoa salami (sliced thin)
1/2 pound ham (sliced thin)
1/2 pound provolone cheese
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella
1/4 pound mortadella (sliced thin)
1/2 pound Prosciutto di Parma (sliced thin)
1/4 pound soppressata (hot or sweet)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and minced garlic. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
  • Place the olives, giardiniera, shallot and oregano in your food processor. Pulse a few times until coarsely chopped.
  • Transfer the olive mixture to a bowl. Add half of the garlic oil and vinegar. Stir until throughly mixed.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. For best results, cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight (or up to a week).
  • Split the bread in half and brush each cut side with the remaining garlic oil.
  • Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, and toast the bread directly in the pan until crisp and golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Place the bottom part of the bread, cut side up, on a cutting board. Spread half of the olive salad, making sure to include the juices.
  • Layer all the Genoa salami, followed by all the ham. Then, layer the provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, mortadella, prosciutto and soppressata. Finish with the remaining olive salad.
  • Close the sandwich and wrap it tightly - two or three times - with plastic wrap.
  • Place the muffuletta top side up on a cutting board and put something heavy (like a big book or a heavy pot) on top of it, to compress it. Let it rest for 1 hour. After 1 hour, turn the sandwich upside down and continue compressing for another hour.
  • Cut the sandwich into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 75 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 3007 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 49 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MUFFULETTA



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Here is The Times's take on a classic New Orleans sandwich, built between slices of light, airy sesame bread, and layered thick with olive salad and cold cuts. It is among the best picnic sandwiches on the planet.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup roughly chopped pitted green olives, preferably Bella di Cerignola
1 cup roughly chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 cup roughly chopped peeled roasted red peppers
1/3 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup celery leaves, torn
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
One (8 to 9 inches in diameter and 4 inches high) round loaf crusty Italian bread
4 ounces soppressata, thinly sliced
8 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
4 ounces Italian deli ham, thinly sliced
4 ounces mortadella, thinly sliced
4 ounces sweet coppa (cured Italian pork), thinly sliced
4 ounces hard salami or bresaola, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Make the olive salad by combining all ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside to marinate.
  • Assemble the muffuletta by slicing the loaf of bread horizontally into 2 large pieces, with the top piece 2/3 the size of the bottom piece. Hollow out the top piece by removing the soft bread inside, leaving 1/2 inch of bread near the crust. Spread half of the olive salad on the bottom piece. Begin layering the meats, starting with the soppressata and adding 1/4 of the provolone cheese between each layer of meat except for the last.
  • Spread the remaining olive salad on the last layer of meat and top with the hollowed bread. Press down lightly and let sit at least 10 minutes. To serve, slice into 6 or 8 wedges. It will keep for several hours in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 567, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1535 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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.

MUFFULETTA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 stalk celery (with leaves), thinly sliced
1/2 cup small cauliflower florets
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup pitted large green olives, finely chopped
1/4 cup brine-cured pitted black olives, such as kalamata, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped jarred pimento (sweet peppers)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
One 6-inch-round Italian bread loaf with sesame seeds
6 ounces sliced provolone
6 ounces sliced mortadella
4 ounces sliced soppressata

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of the oil, the carrot, celery, cauliflower, oregano, thyme and 3 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are somewhat tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a small bowl and stir in the olives, pimento and salt. Set aside to cool.
  • When the olive-vegetable salad has cooled, stir in the parsley.
  • Slice the bread in half lengthwise. Using your hands, scoop out the inside of each bread half to make a shallow pocket. Brush the inside of the top half with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Fill the bottom bread half with the olive-vegetable salad and pack it down with your hands. Layer the provolone, mortadella and soppressata over the salad (without letting any hang over the sides).
  • Cover with the top bread half and tightly wrap the sandwich with plastic wrap. Place the sandwich on a cutting board or baking sheet and weigh it down with a heavy object, such as a cast-iron skillet, for at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
  • Remove the plastic wrap and cut the sandwich into fourths or sixths. Serve.

MUFFULETTA MEATBALL SUB



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 35

8 ounces capicola
8 ounces ham
8 ounces genoa salami
2 pounds ground beef (73/27)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
3 eggs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup sliced garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary needles, chopped
1/2 cup red wine
8 cups canned diced tomatoes
4 cups tomato puree
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces pitted mixed olives
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary needles, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 sesame hoagie rolls
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a food processor, combine the capicola, ham and salami, and pulse until the meats are chopped.
  • In a bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped meats, milk, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, parsley and eggs. Mix until combined. Make a small test patty and cook. Taste the patty and then sprinkle the meat mixture with salt and pepper. Portion the meatball mixture into 3-ounce balls and arrange on a sheet pan. Bake the meatballs until three-quarters cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • For the sauce: In a pot, heat the oil. Add the carrots, celery and onions, and saute until tender. Add the garlic, oregano and rosemary, and saute for another 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the red wine. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree and tomato paste and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
  • Stir in the basil and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • For the tapenade: In a food processor, combine the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, garlic and some pepper, and pulse until finely chopped. Add the oil to the mixture slowly, while pulsing.
  • For plating: Bring the sauce to a simmer in a pot and add the meatballs. Simmer until the meatballs are fully cooked, and then hold hot until ready to serve.
  • Split the hoagie rolls and butter each side. Toast the rolls on a hot skillet or saute pan. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the tapenade on the toasted roll and spoon 3 meatballs into each roll. Top each roll with some tomato sauce, Parmesan and chopped parsley, then serve.

MUFFULETTA SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 12h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Round Italian bread, whole
1 1/2 cups Muffuletta Olive Salad, recipe follows
6 ounces fontina cheese, sliced
8 ounces mortadella, thinly sliced
1 bunch arugula, washed and dried
8 ounces capicolla, thinly sliced
2 roasted red peppers
8 ounces salami, thinly sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green olives with pimento
1/2 cup pitted and coarsely chopped black olives
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pickled cocktail onions (sour)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup roughly chopped roasted red peppers
1/4 cup roughly chopped roasted yellow peppers
1/4 cup basil chiffonade, see Cook's Note*
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon chili flakes

Steps:

  • Insert your knife 1 inch from the top edge of the loaf at a 45 degree angle and cut around the loaf until the lid comes off. Set lid aside. Pull excess bread out of the center of the loaf to create a hollow effect. Level off the inside of the lid and begin assembly. Brush the lid with some of the oil mixture from the olive salad. Spread the olive salad on the bottom half of the bread and begin to layer the sandwich, starting with the fontina cheese, mortadella, arugula, capicolla, red peppers, and finishing with the salami. Wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and put on a plate. Place a cast iron skillet on top of the sandwich to weigh it down and put it in the refrigerator overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut into wedges.
  • Combine all ingredients. Serve at room temperature.

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 SUBS



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"I love the taste and no-stress preparation of these hearty sandwiches," writes Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas. "They're a snap to fix and can be kept warm in an insulated carrier for handy transporting."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup pitted ripe olives
1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 submarine buns (7 inch), split
1 pound sliced deli ham
1/2 pound thinly sliced hard salami
12 slices process American or provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Pulse olives and artichoke hearts in a food processor until finely chopped. Add mayonnaise, capers and garlic powder; process until blended. Spread onto buns. Layer bottom halves with ham, salami and cheese; close sandwiches., Cut sandwiches in half; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil. Bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 1505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the dough, or the muffins will be tough.
  • Bake the muffins in a preheated oven for best results.
  • Let the muffins cool slightly before serving, so they're easier to handle.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Muffuletta subs are a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there's sure to be a muffuletta sub that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give muffuletta subs a try!

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