Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich

🥪 Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich – Bold, Hearty & Flavor-Packed

✅️ Ingredients:

◾️ 1 large round Italian bread loaf (about 10 inches)

◾️ ¼ cup olive oil (for brushing)

◾️ 1 tsp dried oregano

◾️ 1 tsp dried basil

◾️ ¼ lb thinly sliced turkey ham

◾️ ¼ lb thinly sliced beef salami

◾️ ¼ lb thinly sliced mortadella

◾️ ¼ lb sliced provolone cheese

◾️ ¼ lb sliced mozzarella cheese

◾️ 1 cup olive salad (store-bought or homemade)

◾️ ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (optional)

✅️ Directions:

👉 1. Prepare the Bread

Slice the Italian bread loaf in half horizontally.

👉 2. Make the Herb Oil

Mix olive oil, oregano, and basil in a small bowl.

Brush both cut sides of the bread generously.

👉 3. Layer the Ingredients

On the bottom half of the bread, layer turkey ham → beef salami → mortadella → provolone cheese → mozzarella cheese.

Spread olive salad evenly on top.

Add pepperoncini peppers if desired.

👉 4. Assemble & Compress

Place the top half of bread over the filling.

Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

Place a heavy object (like a cast-iron skillet) on top and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

👉 5. Serve

Unwrap, slice into wedges, and enjoy!

💡 Tips for the Perfect Muffaletta:

◾️ Use crusty bread so it holds up well after compression.

◾️ Letting it rest overnight makes the flavors more intense.

◾️ For a spicy twist, add a few slices of hot capicola or spicy salami.

⏱ Time: Prep 20 min | Chill 2 hrs | Total ~2 hrs 20 min

🍽 Servings: 6–8 wedges