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Muffuletta Sandwich

Name: Muffuletta Sandwich
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 1 muffuletta bread loaf (or other round bread loaf, approximately 10 inches/25 cm in diameter); Olive spread; Ham, sliced; Mortadella, sliced; Salami, sliced; Swiss cheese, sliced; Provolone cheese, sliced

The muffuletta is a sandwich found in New Orleans, LA, USA. It originates from the Italian community and was first made and popularized at the French Quarter's Central Grocery. It is made from a variety of sausages and cheeses and served with an olive spread on a muffuletta loaf. Other types of round loaves can be substituted if necessary.

Published October 16, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME40 min

DIFFICULTYEasy

SERVES4

Time and difficulty are editorial estimates; allow extra time for your equipment and experience.

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Step 1
Slice bread loaf in half horizontally and spread each cut side with olive spread.
Step 2
For the authentic Central Grocery muffuletta, layer bottom half of the loaf with salami, ham, Swiss cheese, provolone, mortadella, and a second layer of salami.
Step 3
Cover with top half of the loaf and press down.
Step 4
Quarter the muffuletta and serve or wrap the muffuletta tightly in plastic wrap to save for later.

Muffuletta Sandwich

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