Here’s a Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich recipe—a classic New Orleans-style sandwich loaded with Italian cold cuts, cheese, and tangy olive salad. Perfect for sharing!
🥪 Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich
Serves: 6–8
Prep & assemble time: 20–30 minutes
Ingredients
Bread
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1 large round Italian or Sicilian loaf (~12 inches diameter)
Meats & Cheese
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200 g (7 oz) Genoa salami
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200 g (7 oz) mortadella
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200 g (7 oz) ham or capicola
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200 g (7 oz) provolone or mozzarella, sliced
Olive Salad (classic muffaletta style)
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1 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
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1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
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2–3 roasted red peppers, chopped
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2 tbsp capers
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2–3 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp red wine vinegar
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½ tsp dried oregano
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Pinch of black pepper
Optional Add-ins
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Lettuce, tomato slices, pickles
Instructions
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Prepare olive salad:
Mix all olive salad ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside for flavors to meld (15–20 minutes ideal). -
Prepare bread:
Slice the loaf horizontally in half. Hollow out some of the soft interior to make room for fillings. -
Assemble sandwich:
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Spread a generous layer of olive salad on the bottom half of the loaf.
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Layer salami, mortadella, ham, and provolone.
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Spread a thin layer of olive salad on the top half of the loaf.
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Close and press:
Press the sandwich slightly to compact. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour to let flavors meld. -
Slice & serve:
Cut into wedges or thick slices. Perfect for parties, picnics, or game day!
Tips & Variations
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Extra flavor: Add giardiniera or pickled vegetables for tang.
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Cheese variation: Mix provolone and mozzarella, or add Swiss.
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Make-ahead: Sandwich keeps well wrapped in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
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Giant version for a crowd: Use 2 loaves, stack ingredients generously, and serve buffet-style.