Real N Awlins Muffaletta
Transport your taste buds straight to the heart of New Orleans with this authentic "Real N Awlins Muffaletta," a bold and zesty sandwich packed with irresistible flavor. Built on a round Italian bread loaf, this iconic deli-style creation is layered with a hearty selection of Genoa salami, mortadella, ham, provolone, and mozzarella cheeses. But the true star is the tangy, vibrant olive salad made from a medley of green and black olives, giardiniera, capers, garlic, and Italian-seasoned olive oil. Wrapped and chilled to let the flavors meld to perfection, this muffaletta is a crowd-pleasing meal, perfect for picnics, casual lunches, or game-day gatherings. Serve it sliced into wedges for an unforgettable bite of Italian-inspired Southern charm!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf round Italian bread loaf
- 1 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup giardiniera (pickled vegetable mix)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
- 0.25 pound thinly sliced mortadella
- 0.25 pound thinly sliced ham
- 0.25 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
- 0.25 pound thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Slice the round Italian bread loaf in half horizontally. Use your fingers to gently hollow out some of the interior bread on both halves to make room for the fillings.
In a medium bowl, combine green olives, black olives, giardiniera, minced garlic, capers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Italian seasoning. Stir well to create the olive salad. Let the mixture sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Spread half of the olive salad generously over the bottom half of the bread. Layer the salami, mortadella, ham, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese on top of the olive salad.
Spread the remaining half of the olive salad evenly on the inside of the top half of the bread.
Place the top half of the bread over the layered meats, cheeses, and olive salad to form the sandwich. Press down gently.
Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the sandwich to set.
Before serving, slice the muffaletta into wedges or quarters. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.6 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 3784 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 558 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 536 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
