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Muffuletta
New Orleans — Mother recipe · en it
The Muffuletta is a traditional New Orleans sandwich, packed with flavorful ingredients.
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⏱️ 15 min prep · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 1 round loaf of muffuletta bread
- 200 g cooked ham
- 100 g cured ham
- 100 g provolone cheese
- 100 g black olives
- 200 g mozzarella cheese
- 100 g sliced tomatoes
- 100 g sliced red onion
- 30 g fresh basil
- 30 g olive oil
- 10 g salt
Method
- Split the muffuletta bread in half lengthwise.
- Layer the ingredients on the inside of the bread: cooked ham, cured ham, provolone cheese, black olives, mozzarella, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Cover the other half of the bread and press down gently.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt slightly.
- Slice into portions and serve immediately.
The story
The Muffuletta originated in New Orleans in the 1920s, named after the round, flat bread used as the base for the sandwich.
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