Description
The Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich is a hearty New Orleans staple layered with olive salad, deli meats, and cheeses on a sesame-crusted round loaf. This make-ahead sandwich gets better as it rests, making it perfect for gatherings, picnics, or indulgent meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large round sesame Italian bread (about 10 inches)
- 1 cup olive salad (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 lb Genoa salami, thinly sliced
- 1/4 lb capicola or ham, thinly sliced
- 1/4 lb mortadella, thinly sliced
- 1/4 lb provolone cheese, sliced
- 1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the olive salad ahead of time (preferably overnight) by combining chopped green and black olives, pickled vegetables, capers, garlic, parsley, olive oil, and vinegar.
- Slice the round loaf horizontally. Hollow out some of the inner bread if desired.
- Spread half of the olive salad over the bottom half of the bread.
- Layer the meats: mortadella, capicola, and Genoa salami.
- Add provolone and mozzarella cheese slices.
- Spoon the remaining olive salad on top.
- Close the sandwich with the top bread half and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Press the sandwich with a heavy object and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours or overnight.
- Slice into wedges and serve at room temperature or slightly warmed.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Resting Time: 2 hours