New Orleans Muffuletta

Description

Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with this New Orlean's inspired sandwich.

• Prep: 20 minutes - Chill: 2 hrs
• Makes 8 servings

New Orleans Muffuletta

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) jar mixed pickled vegetables, drained, finely chopped
• ½ cup finely chopped stuffed green olives
• 1 (4¼-ounce) can chopped pitted ripe olives
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic

= Sandwich

• 1 (1-pound) unsliced round Italian bread
• ¼ pound thinly sliced deli turkey
• 4 slices (¾-ounce each) deli Land o Lakes® American cheese
• ¼ pound thinly sliced deli hard salami
• 4 slices (¾-ounce each) deli Land o Lakes® provolone cheese

Directions

1. Combine pickled vegetables, green olives, ripe olives, olive oil and garlic in medium bowl; mix well.
2. Set aside.
3. Cut bread in half horizontally; remove bread in center, leaving ½-inch thick bread shells.
4. Divide olive mixture between bread shells; press firmly.
5. Layer bottom bread shell with turkey, American cheese, salami and provolone cheese.
6. Carefully top with remaining bread shell.
7. Wrap tightly in plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
8. To serve, secure with toothpicks.
9. Cut into wedges.

Nutritional Information

Per 1 Serving: Calories 390, fat 21 g, cholesterol 30 mg, sodium 1710 mg, carbohydrates 36 g, dietary fiber 3 g, protein 16 g