Ultimate Muffuletta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
The ultimate muffuletta is a hearty sandwich made with a variety of Italian cured meats, cheeses, and tapenades packed between a round loaf of Italian bread.
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Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

1 round loaf pagnotto Italian bread
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
1/3 cup basil pesto
2 cups mixed baby greens
4 ounces san daniele salami with prosciutto , sliced
8 ounces aged provolone cheese , sliced
1/3 cup black olive tapenade
4 ounces italian mortadella , with pistachios , sliced
8 ounces Fontina cheese , sliced
2 -3 tomatoes , sliced
5 ounces pannonia smoked ham , sliced
1/3 cup green olive tapenade
4 ounces molinari milano salami , sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
850
Sugar
8g
Fat
62g
The muffuletta sandwich has its roots in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is a popular dish in Italian-American cuisine. It typically consists of a round loaf of bread filled with layers of meats, cheeses, and olive salad, or tapenade. In this recipe, we take it up a notch by using a variety of Italian cured meats and cheeses, along with two different types of tapenade to add an extra layer of flavor to the sandwich. Perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon or brunch with friends, this sandwich is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Slice the top off of the round loaf of bread, then hollow out the inside of the loaf to make room for the fillings.
2.Spread the sun-dried tomato pesto on the bottom half of the bread, followed by the basil pesto on top.
3.Layer the baby greens, salami with prosciutto, provolone cheese, and black olive tapenade on top of the pestos.
4.Layer the mortadella, Fontina cheese, tomatoes, smoked ham, green olive tapenade, and Milano salami on top of the other fillings.
5.Replace the top of the loaf of bread and press down firmly.
6.Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing into wedges and serving.

PROS

The ultimate muffuletta is a delicious and hearty sandwich that contains a variety of Italian cured meats, cheeses, and tapenades.

Perfect for a picnic or outdoor gathering with friends and family.

CONS

This sandwich contains high levels of sodium and fat, which should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

May not be suitable for those with certain dietary restrictions or allergies to certain ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The ultimate muffuletta sandwich can provide substantial amounts of protein and vitamins B12 and K. However, the high levels of sodium and saturated fat from the cured meats and cheeses make it important to eat this in moderation. The bread may also contain high levels of carbohydrates.

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