Classic Muffuletta
A New Orleans staple, the Muffuletta originated at the Central Grocery in the French Quarter. Piled with three kinds of ham, 2 types of cheese and a delicious olive tapenade, this sandwich is perfect for picnics, parties, and even for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce jar Muffuletta olive spread
- 12 slices salami deli sliced
- 12 slices capicola deli sliced
- 12 slices mortadella deli sliced
- 10 slices Provolone cheese deli sliced
- 10 slices Mozzarella cheese deli sliced
- 1 10" round Italian bread loaf
Instructions
- Cut the bread in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out some of the dough interior. Reserve for another use.
- Spread half of the olive tapenade on the bottom half of the bread.
- Layer the salami. Then layer the provolone, capicola, mozzarella, and then mortadella.
- Spread the remaining tapenade evenly over the mortadella.
- Top with the other half of the bread.
- Wrap the Muffuletta in plastic wrap. Top the sandwich with a cast iron pan. Set aside and let it rest for 1 hour.
- Cut into 8 triangle wedges.