Real N’awlins Muffaletta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14

Authentic Real N'awlins Muffaletta recipe for a quick and delicious lunch

by The Chefin Sandwich

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	16 ounces olive salad ( I use Boscoli 's )
	1 lb loaf Italian bread
	4 ounces genoa salami , thinly sliced
	4 ounces cooked ham , thinly sliced
	4 ounces mozzarella cheese , sliced
	4 ounces provolone cheese , sliced
	4 ounces pepperoni , thinly sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

740

Sugar

Fat

56g

The muffaletta sandwich is a classic New Orleans creation that has become popular in many parts of the world. It is a hearty sandwich that is typically made with an olive salad, various cured meats, and cheeses. A lot of people love this sandwich because of the bold flavors and the combination of meat and cheese. It's a great option for lunchtime because of how quick it is to put together. Simply layer your meats and cheese, top with some juicy olive salad and bake!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 190°C.
2.	Drain the olive salad well (reserve the juices in a separate bowl).
3.	Cut top off bread and remove center, leaving approximately 1-inch thick shell.
4.	Layer meats and cheeses on the bottom half of the bread.
5.	Top with drained olive salad.
6.	Place top half of bread back on sandwich.
7.	Wrap tightly in foil.
8.	Heat in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and sandwich is hot throughout.
9.	Rest for 5 minutes and serve.

PROS

This muffaletta sandwich is a quick and easy way to satisfy those hunger pangs.

The juicy olive salad provides a great mix of flavors, while the melted cheese gives it a gooey texture.

CONS

Although it is tasty, this sandwich does contain a high amount of calories and fat due to the cheese and cured meats.
It should definitely be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The olive salad on this sandwich contains olives, which are a good source of healthy fats.
These fats are beneficial for heart health and can even help reduce inflammation.
The meats in this sandwich also provide a good source of protein to help fuel your body.