Mardi Gras Muffuletta
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
938 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mardi Gras Muffuletta
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Get a taste of New Orleans with a classic muffuletta sandwich! Layered with Genoa Salami, Mortadella (Italian bologna), Capicola (ham), Provolone, Mozzarella, and a homemade olive salad, this indulgent sandwich is worthy of a celebration.
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Ingredients
OLIVE SALAD
- 1 cup giardiniera (Italian picked vegetables), drained
- 1 cup Mixed olives , Kalamata, and green
- 1 shallot , peeled and quartered
- 1 large garlic clove , peeled
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brined capers , drained
SANDWICH
- 8 to 9 inch round boule (focaccia, ciabatta, or muffuletta bread)
- 1/4 pound genoa salami , thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound mortadella , thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound Capicola (hot or sweet, your choice), thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound Provolone , thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound mozzarella , thinly sliced
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Instructions
MAKE THE OLIVE SALAD
- Add Giardiniera, olives, shallot, garlic, and parsley to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 5-6 times, until evenly chopped with no large pieces remaining. Transfer to a bowl and stir in oregano, vinegar, olive oil, and capers until combined. Cover and let stand at least an hour, or refrigerate overnight. (Bring salad back to room temperature before assembling sandwiches if refrigerating.)
ASSEMBLE THE SANDWICH
- Slice bread round in half. If it's thick, hollow out some of the interior to make room for the fillings. Spread each bread half with about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of olive salad (amount will depend on the size of your round, you might have leftover salad). Layer with sliced meats and cheeses, place halves together, and wrap with plastic wrap. Weight sandwich with a grill press or a cast iron skillet and refrigerate for an hour. Unwrap, cut muffuletta into wedges, and serve.
Notes
- Traditional muffuletta bread can be difficult to source outside of Louisiana. As an alternative, look for a boule, round focaccia, or ciabatta that isn’t overly crusty. Sesame seeds are traditional.
- We like our muffulettas made with 1/4 pound of each of the meats and cheeses, but if you prefer a more substantial sandwich, increase to 1/3 pound each.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
938kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
85g
(131%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
4023mg
(168%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
890IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
11.2mg
(12%)
Calcium
393mg
(39%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 938 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 938kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 85g | 131% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 4023mg | 168% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 890IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 393mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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