Classic Italian Muffuletta Recipe

Name: Classic Italian Muffuletta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the olive spread:; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives (or your favorite pitted green olive); 1 clove garlic; 3 pickled pepperoncini peppers, stems and seeds; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine veingar; 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, lightly crushed; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes; 1 shallot, minced; For the sandwich:; 1 loaf Italian bread topped with sesame seeds (or substitute focaccia or ciabatta); Provolone; Mortadella; ham; soppressata; roasted red peppers

Servings: persons

For the olive spread:
1 tablespoon capers
1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives (or your favorite pitted green olive)
1 clove garlic
3 pickled pepperoncini peppers, stems and seeds
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine veingar
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, lightly crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1 shallot, minced
For the sandwich:
1 loaf Italian bread topped with sesame seeds (or substitute focaccia or ciabatta)
Provolone
Mortadella
ham
soppressata
roasted red peppers

1
Add the capers, olives, garlic, pepperoncini peppers, and the 1/2 cup of olive oil to a food processor, and pulse until the ingredients are roughly chopped. Transfer the pulsed ingredients to a large mixing bowl, and add the red wine vinegar, fennel seeds, dried oregano, celery seeds, chili flakes, and shallot. Fold all the ingredients together. Keep in mind that some excess oil is a good thing-it will soak into the bread and make the sandwich delicious. Taste the olive mixture. It should taste strongly acidic, salty, and spicy. Adjust the flavor with more salt or red wine vinegar as necessary. Set the mixture aside.
2
To make the sandwiches, slice the loaf in half, then spread both sides with the olive spread. Layer, from bottom to top, with Provolone, Mortadella, ham, soppressata, and roasted red peppers.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the olive spread:, 1 tablespoon capers, 1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives (or your favorite pitted green olive), 1 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, Classic Italian Muffuletta falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Italian Muffuletta

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Variations & substitutions

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