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Muffaletta Recipe

Muffaletta Recipe
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This Muffaletta recipe is a classic Italian sandwich filled with layers of savory meats, cheeses, and a tangy olive salad. Perfect for a picnic or gathering, this hearty sandwich is a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Olive Salad / Tapenade:

  • 1 cup green olives (chopped)
  • 1 cup giardiniera (chopped (or use pickled peppers))
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
  • 1 shallot (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

Remaining Ingredients:

  • 1 10-inch loaf of round Italian bread (Muffaletta or Italian bread)
  • ½ pound sliced capicola (or deli ham)
  • ½ pound sliced mortadella
  • ½ pound sliced salami
  • ½ pound sliced provolone cheese

Instructions

  1. Make Olive Spread: Mix together the olives, giardiniera, roasted red peppers, shallot, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.
  2. Assemble the Muffaletta:
    1. Bread: Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and hollow out part of the interior.
    2. Olive Spread: Spread the olive tapenade over the bread.
    3. Meats and Cheese: Layer capicola, mortadella, salami, and provolone on the bottom bread slice.
    4. Top: Cover with the other bread half.
    5. Rest: Wrap the sandwich, press lightly, and let sit for 1 hour.
    6. Slice: Unwrap, cut into 8 triangles, and serve.

Notes

  • You can customize the meats and cheeses to suit your preferences.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meats and double up on the cheeses.

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Keywords: Muffaletta, Sandwich, Italian, Olive Salad, Picnic Food

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