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Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich

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Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich 🥪

This classic Italian sandwich is loaded with layers of delicious meats, cheeses, and a flavorful olive salad, all packed into a giant loaf of bread. Perfect for sharing, it’s an impressive and hearty meal!

Ingredients:

For the Olive Salad:

  • 1 cup green olives, pitted and chopped 🫒
  • 1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped 🫒
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped 🌶️
  • 1/4 cup pickled giardiniera, chopped 🌶️
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
  • 1/4 cup olive oil 🫒
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 🍷
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil 🌿
  • Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂

For the Sandwich:

  • 1 large round loaf of Italian or French bread (9-10 inches) 🍞
  • 1/4 lb sliced Genoa salami 🥩
  • 1/4 lb sliced mortadella 🥩
  • 1/4 lb sliced chicken ham 🍗
  • 1/4 lb sliced provolone cheese 🧀
  • 1/4 lb sliced mozzarella cheese 🧀

Directions:

1. Make the Olive Salad:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the green olives, black olives, roasted red peppers, pickled giardiniera, and minced garlic.
  • Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to let the flavors meld.

2. Prepare the Bread:

  • Slice the bread horizontally in half.
  • If the bread is thick, scoop out some of the interior to make room for the fillings.

3. Assemble the Sandwich:

  • Spread half of the olive salad generously on the bottom half of the bread.
  • Layer the Genoa salami, mortadella, chicken ham, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese over the olive salad.
  • Spread the remaining olive salad on the top half of the bread.
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4. Press the Sandwich:

  • Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich.
  • Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
  • Press the sandwich by placing a heavy skillet or a few cans on top. Let it sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

5. Serve:

  • Unwrap the sandwich and slice it into wedges.
  • Enjoy at room temperature for the best flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4-6

This Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich is ideal for gatherings or a hearty, satisfying meal. Buon appetito!

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