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New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich

Delicious New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich You Can Make at Home

Create a mouthwatering New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich featuring tangy olive salad and savory cured meats.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American, New Orleans
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 loaf Muffuletta Bread Use a sturdy round Italian loaf
For the Olive Salad
  • 1 cup Olives Mix of green and black olives
  • 1/2 cup Giardiniera Flavorful pickled veggies
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
For the Meats
  • 4 ounces Salami
  • 4 ounces Ham
  • 4 ounces Capicola Can substitute with turkey
For the Cheese
  • 4 ounces Provolone Cheese Mozzarella is a great alternative
For Assembly
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin is preferred

Equipment

  • serrated knife
  • Glass or ceramic bowl
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

How to Make New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich
  1. Prepare the Olive Salad: In a glass or ceramic bowl, mix your chopped olives, giardiniera, garlic powder, and oregano. Allow it to rest for a few hours or overnight to deepen the flavors.
  2. Slice the Bread: Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the muffuletta bread in half horizontally.
  3. Layer the Ingredients: On the bottom half of the sliced bread, generously spread your homemade olive salad. Then, stack layers of salami, ham, and capicola, followed by a slice of provolone cheese.
  4. Press the Sandwich: Gently place the top half of the bread on your layered masterpiece and press down firmly. Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  5. Serve: Unwrap and cut the sandwich into wedges. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 21gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Pairs well with potato chips or a crisp green salad for a truly satisfying meal.

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