Mini Muffulettas Recipes

MINI MUFFULETTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; set aside. Hollow out tops and bottoms of rolls, leaving 3/4-in. shells (discard removed bread or save for another use)., Spread olive mixture over tops and bottoms of rolls. On roll bottoms, layer with hard salami, provolone cheese, cotto salami and mozzarella cheese. Replace tops. , Wrap tightly. Refrigerate overnight. Cut each into 6 wedges; secure with toothpicks.

MUFFULETTAS

Steps:

• Whisk the first 3 ingredients in a large bowl to blend. Gradually blend in the oil. Stir in the olives and roasted peppers. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Cut the top 1-inch of the bread loaf. Set the top aside. Hollow out the bottom and top halves of the bread. Spread some of the olive and roasted pepper mix over the bread bottom and cut side of the bread top. Layer the meats and cheeses in the bread bottom. Top with the onions, then the arugula. Spread the remaining olive and roasted pepper mix on top of the sandwich and carefully cover with the bread top. You can serve the sandwich immediately or you can wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator a day before serving.
• Cut the sandwich into wedges and serve.

NEW ORLEANS MUFFULETTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Slice the round bread in half and open both sides on a flat surface.
• Brush both inner sides of the bread with oil from the Olive Salad or extra virgin olive oil, go a little heavier on the bottom.
• Begin layering thre ham, salami, and mortadella on the bottom half of the bread. Top with cheeses.
• Next, add the olive salad from the center out and spread it, leaving about a half-inch around the edge. Place the top half of the bread over the olive mixture, and press down to let the bread absorb the olive salad juices.
• Using a bread knife, slice into 4 to 6 wedges.
• Optional: place the whole sandwich, before slicing, on a large baking sheet, and toast/warm-up in a 350F preheated oven for about 5 minutes.

MINI MUFFULETTAS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the olive salad: Add the olives, red peppers, capers, pepper, Italian seasoning, celery seeds, red pepper flakes, and giardiniera to a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in the olive oil. Cover and set aside.
• Make the muffalettas: Cut off the top ⅓ of each boule and set aside. Carefully remove the inside of the loaf, leaving about a ½-inch-thick (1 ¼ cm) layer of bread behind. Reserve the bread scraps for another use.
• Add a large spoonful of olive salad to the bottom of the bread bowls and spread evenly. Layer 4 slices of salami, 4 slices of mortadella, 4 slices of sopressata, and 2 slices of provolone in each loaf. Top with another layer of olive salad and spread evenly. Cover with the bread tops. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
• When ready to serve, slice the muffalettas into quarters.
• Enjoy!

MINI MUFFALETTA BITES

Steps:

• Muffaletta is best when made ahead, so start preparation at least 3 hours before serving.
• In a large bowl, combine the black olives, green olives, roasted red peppers, garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and a few grinds of black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, preferably overnight.
• Slice the ciabatta in half horizontally. Depending on its thickness, you may want to remove some of the soft interior so the sandwich isn't too "doughy."
• Spread the olive mixture evenly on both halves of the bread, then layer the cold cuts on top. Finish with cheese and put the sandwich together, pressing gently.
• Wrap the muffaletta tightly in plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for about 1 hour.
• Just before serving, remove the sandwich from the wrap, cut it in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 6 sections (12 pieces total), securing each piece with a pick as you go.
• Transfer the sandwiches to a platter and have small plates and napkins available for your guests.

MINI MUFFULETTA

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients, set aside.
• Hollow out tops and bottoms of rolls, leaving 3/4-inch shells (discard removed bread or save for another use).
• Spread olive mixture over tops and bottoms of rolls.
• On roll bottoms, layer the hard salami, provolone cheese, cotto salami and mozzarella cheese.
• Replace tops.
• Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Cut each into wedges; secure with toothpicks.

MINI MUFFULETTAS

Steps:

• For the spicy olive spread: Mix together the pimientos, olives, mayonnaise, peppers, vinegar, oregano, green onions, salt and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.
• For the sandwiches: Without separating the rolls, slice the entire top off the set of Hawaiian rolls. Place the bottoms on a baking sheet.
• Lightly dress the iceberg in the olive oil and vinegar, then set aside.
• Smear the spicy olive spread on the bottom half of the rolls. Next, layer on half the meats and cheeses. Top with the iceberg, followed by the remaining meats and cheeses. Finally replace the top half of the rolls.
• Wrap with plastic wrap or foil and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to 24. Remove to a cutting board, then slice the rolls and serve.

MINI MUFFULETTAS

Steps:

• In food processor, place vegetable mix. Cover; process with 8 to 10 on-and-off pulses until finely chopped. Stir in olives and dressing.
• Spread 1 heaping tablespoon vegetable mixture over cut side of each roll bottom. Top each with 1 half slice Swiss cheese, 1 ham slice, 1 salami slice and 1 half slice provolone cheese; cover with roll tops. Serve immediately, or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time.