Post by marlaoh on Feb 12, 2003 6:57:26 GMT -6
New Orleans Muffuletta
Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with this New Orlean's inspired sandwich.
Prep: 20 min Chill: 2 hrs
1 (16-ounce) jar mixed pickled vegetables, drained, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped stuffed green olives
1 (4 1/4-ounce) can chopped pitted ripe olives
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic
Sandwich Ingredients:
1 (1-pound) unsliced round Italian bread
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
4 slices (3/4-ounce each) deli LAND O LAKES® American Cheese
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli hard salami
4 slices (3/4-ounce each) deli LAND O LAKES® Provolone Cheese
Combine pickled vegetables, green olives, ripe olives, olive oil and garlic in medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
Cut bread in half horizontally; remove bread in center, leaving 1/2-inch thick bread shells.
Divide olive mixture between bread shells; press firmly. Layer bottom bread shell with turkey, American cheese, salami and Provolone cheese. Carefully top with remaining bread shell. Wrap tightly in plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
To serve, secure with toothpicks. Cut into wedges.
Makes 8 servings
Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with this New Orlean's inspired sandwich.
Prep: 20 min Chill: 2 hrs
1 (16-ounce) jar mixed pickled vegetables, drained, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped stuffed green olives
1 (4 1/4-ounce) can chopped pitted ripe olives
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic
Sandwich Ingredients:
1 (1-pound) unsliced round Italian bread
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
4 slices (3/4-ounce each) deli LAND O LAKES® American Cheese
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli hard salami
4 slices (3/4-ounce each) deli LAND O LAKES® Provolone Cheese
Combine pickled vegetables, green olives, ripe olives, olive oil and garlic in medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
Cut bread in half horizontally; remove bread in center, leaving 1/2-inch thick bread shells.
Divide olive mixture between bread shells; press firmly. Layer bottom bread shell with turkey, American cheese, salami and Provolone cheese. Carefully top with remaining bread shell. Wrap tightly in plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
To serve, secure with toothpicks. Cut into wedges.
Makes 8 servings