Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich
Bring the taste of New Orleans home with this hearty Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich, featuring layers of flavorful meats, cheeses, and a zesty olive salad on fresh Italian bread.
Ingredients
Bread and Salad Ingredients
- 1 large round large round Italian bread loaf (about 10 inches in diameter)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 lb thinly sliced turkey ham
- 1/4 lb thinly sliced beef salami
- 1/4 lb thinly sliced mortadella
- 1/4 lb sliced provolone cheese
- 1/4 lb sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup olive salad (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (optional) Optional for added flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the bread loaf in half horizontally to create top and bottom halves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, oregano, and basil. Brush this mixture generously on both cut sides of the bread.
- On the bottom half of the bread, layer ingredients in this order: turkey ham, beef salami, mortadella, provolone, and mozzarella.
- Spread the olive salad evenly over the cheese layer. If using, add pepperoncini peppers on top.
- Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich and press down gently.
- Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap. Place a heavy weight on top of the wrapped sandwich and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, unwrap the sandwich and cut it into wedges.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially the bread and meats. You can make your own olive salad for a more personal touch by mixing olives, pickled vegetables, and some Italian herbs. Let the sandwich sit overnight for the best flavor; the ingredients will meld nicely together.