This Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich is a bold, crowd-pleasing classic built for serious flavor lovers. Inspired by the iconic New Orleans muffaletta, this version turns up the volume with layers of cured meats, melty cheese, and a zesty olive salad—all piled inside toasted herb-butter bread. It’s the ultimate party sandwich, perfect for game days, gatherings, or any occasion that calls for something impressive, hearty, and irresistibly savory.
At the core of the sandwich is the olive salad, a vibrant mix of olives, peppers, and pickled vegetables that brings tang, saltiness, and crunch. This briny mixture cuts beautifully through the richness of the meats, giving every bite a burst of brightness. The toasted bread brushed with herb-infused butter adds aroma and structure, keeping the sandwich crisp outside while warm and melty inside.
The meats—salami, ham, and mortadella or capicola—create a layered mosaic of textures and flavors, from peppery to smoky to delicately sweet. Add a generous layer of provolone or mozzarella, and the cheese melts just enough to bring everything together in a creamy, cohesive bite. Once wrapped in foil and baked, the sandwich becomes warm, fragrant, and deeply infused with flavor.
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Resting it after baking is the secret step that transforms this sandwich from good to exceptional. The juices from the olive salad seep into the bread, the meats settle, and the whole sandwich gains a unified, elevated taste that feels restaurant-worthy. Slice into giant wedges and watch it disappear almost instantly.
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf French bread or Italian bread, sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 lb salami
- 1/2 lb ham
- 1/2 lb mortadella or capicola
- 1/2 lb provolone or mozzarella, sliced
- 1 cup olive salad (green and black olives, pickled veggies, peppers)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: red pepper flakes, giardiniera
Instructions:
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