Authentic Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe (2024)

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Who made the original muffuletta? ›

The muffuletta sandwich is said to have been created in 1906 at Central Grocery Co. on Decatur Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., by its delicatessen owner Salvatore Lupo, a Sicilian immigrant.

ORIGINS. The muffuletta (or muffoletta, moffoletta, muffoletto, muffulietta, depending on the dialect) derives its name from Sicilian dialect that means 'soft and spongy bread'. This soft round bun is so versatile and many locals use it as a sandwich to fill with local hams and cheeses.

A muffaletta is a famous italian sandwich invented in New Orleans with cured meats (ham and salami), provolone cheese, olive dressing and great bread. The olive dressing sports chopped green and black olives with onions and olive oil and spices, and the bread is a round sesame-seed roll big enough for sharing.

Is a Muffuletta Served Hot or Cold? Throughout New Orleans, you'll find muffulettas served either warm or cold, depending on the restaurant. The most famous spot for a muffuletta — Central Grocery — serves cold-style muffulettas to highlight the Italian cold cuts, while others, like Napoleon House, serve it warm.

Muffaletta is a chopped, relish-like condiment featuring many olives and crisp pickled vegetables. Its texture is more like a bruschetta or tapenade. Giardiniera, on the other hand, is a mix of cauliflower florets, carrots, bell peppers and celery, which may or may not include olives.

Muffuletta rolls are difficult to locate outside of New Orleans. If unavailable, use ciabatta or focaccia in its place, or any good bread with a relatively soft crust.

After thoroughly brushing the bread interior with oil from the olive salad, the preferred layering sees half of the salami on the bottom, then the mortadella, mozzarella, capicola, provolone, and remainder of the salami.

Most po'boys consist of fried shrimp on crusty, hoagie-style bread, while muffuletta sandwiches are made of Italian cold cuts and cheese on flat, sesame-crusted bread. Po'boys originally consisted of leftover roast beef, potatoes, and gravy.

What to Serve With Muffuletta Sandwiches. Enjoy it like a true New Orleanians by serving it with onion rings or seasoned fries, coleslaw or potato salad, and fried pickles. If you'd like healthier options, try baked potato wedges, roasted asparagus, and a side of lentil soup.

Another American tradition born in the French Quarter, the Muffuletta sandwich is a true New Orleans classic and an important part of any Mardi Gras party. This legendary sandwich was invented at one of the city's oldest markets, the Central Grocery.

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What is a po-boy sandwich? Piled with lettuce, tomato and pickles and filled with roast beef, fried shrimp, oysters–or whatever you choose–po-boys are stuffed and slathered with sauce or mayonnaise, and then served between two long pieces of French bread.

Directions. Stir together green and black olives, olive oil, capers, red wine vinegar, shallot, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Cut salami and deli ham so they fit onto crackers. Spread cream cheese on crackers; top each cracker with a piece of salami, a piece of ham, and a spoonful of olive salad.

How long can Muffuletta sit out? The USDA says that it's dangerous to eat cold cuts that have been allowed to sit out at room temperature for more than two hours. So you should serve (or refrigerate) the sandwich as soon as you're done waiting for it to compress.

Whichwhich Italian Muffuletta (1 serving) contains 10g total carbs, 9g net carbs, 17g fat, 15g protein, and 240 calories.