Description
The Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich is a hearty, flavorful Italian-American sandwich featuring layers of Genoa salami, mortadella, ham, and provolone cheese, complemented by a tangy olive salad spread on a round loaf of Italian bread. Baked to melt the cheese and warm the fillings, this sandwich offers a perfect blend of savory and tangy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich
- 1 round loaf of Italian bread
- 1/2 cup olive salad
- 6 slices Genoa salami
- 6 slices mortadella
- 6 slices ham
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F to prepare for warming the assembled sandwich.
- Slice Bread: Slice the round loaf of Italian bread in half horizontally to create the sandwich base and top.
- Hollow Bread: Hollow out some of the bread from each half to create space for the filling, ensuring a balanced bread-to-filling ratio.
- Spread Olive Salad: Spread the olive salad evenly on the bottom half of the loaf to infuse the sandwich with tangy, savory flavors.
- Layer Meats and Cheese: Layer the Genoa salami, mortadella, ham, and provolone cheese on top of the olive salad to build the sandwich’s signature taste and texture.
- Assemble Sandwich: Place the top half of the bread over the fillings to complete the sandwich structure.
- Wrap Sandwich: Wrap the assembled sandwich tightly in aluminum foil to keep the fillings intact during baking and help with even heating.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the wrapped sandwich on a baking sheet for stability and ease of handling in the oven.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is heated through for optimal flavor and texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly to avoid burning, then slice and serve your delicious Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich.
Notes
- You can customize the olive salad by adding chopped olives, celery, cauliflower, and giardiniera to suit your taste.
- For a spicier version, add sliced pepperoncini or hot pepper relish to the sandwich.
- Use a serrated knife to slice the sandwich cleanly without squashing the bread.
- Leftovers can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated; reheat in the oven wrapped in foil to maintain moisture.