Chef Chuck's Muffaletta

Muffaletta

The muffaletta, is an Italian sandwich, originating in New Orleans in 1906, by a Sicilian immigrant. It is a medley of ham, salami, mortadella, provolone and the olive spread. A Mediterrean olive spread is what the muffaletta is all about. The olive spread can also be served as an appetizer with focaccia, crackers or vegetables. This is a substantial sandwich for any large gathering.


Muffaletta
1 round crusty Italian bread
1/4 pound ham, thinly sliced
1/4 pound salami, thinly sliced
1/4 pound mortadella, thinly sliced
1/4 pound provolone, thinly sliced
roasted red bell peppers
slices of onion
1 cup olive spread


Caviale di olive


1/2 cup black olives
1/2 cup green olives, pimento stuffed
1/2 cup capers, drained
1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
1/4 cup organic tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil


In food processor combine all ingredients, slowly drizzle olive oil in.


Cut bread in half, layer meats, cheese, peppers, and onions on one half. Spread olive mixture on top half of bread put together, cut carefully.
This recipe is for half of an 8 inch round loaf of bread.
Serves 2 very hungry people.