Description
This Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich is a delicious and hearty sandwich, packed with layers of flavorful meats, cheeses, and tangy giardiniera, all nestled between soft Italian bread. Perfect for a party, picnic, or family gathering, this sandwich is a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large round Italian bread loaf (about 10 inches in diameter)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 lb thinly sliced beef salami
- 1/4 lb thinly sliced mortadella
- 1/4 lb sliced provolone cheese
- 1/4 lb sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), well-drained
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Slice the bread loaf in half horizontally.
- Make the olive oil mixture: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, dried oregano, and dried basil. Brush both halves of the bread generously with this mixture.
- Layer the meats and cheeses: On the bottom half of the bread, layer the meats and cheeses in the following order: salami, mortadella, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Add the giardiniera: Evenly spread the giardiniera over the cheese layer.
- Assemble the sandwich: Place the top half of the bread on top of the fillings and press down gently to compress the sandwich.
- Wrap and chill: Tightly wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap. Place a heavy object (like a cutting board or a few cans) on top to compress the sandwich further. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
- Serve: Unwrap the sandwich, slice it into wedges, and serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- For the best flavor, refrigerate the sandwich overnight. The longer it sits, the better the flavors meld together.
- You can customize the sandwich by adding other Italian deli meats or cheeses to your liking.
- Giardiniera can be a bit spicy depending on the brand or homemade mix, so adjust according to your spice preference.
- If you don’t have a heavy object to compress the sandwich, a few cans or a heavy skillet will do the trick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (of 8 total wedges)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 35mg