Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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25
servings
2 cup

Queen-size pimento-stuffed green olives

chopped

1.5 cup

Italian Dressing

1 tbsp

Garlic

minced

25 unit

Round French bread rolls

split

2 cup

Mild giardiniera

25 slice

Pasteurized Process American Cheese Slice

2 unit

LOUIS RICH Ham Bulk Water Added Tavern Shape

sliced

Step 1
~2 min

Chop the green olives.

Step 2
~2 min

Mince the garlic.

Step 3
~2 min

Mix the chopped olives, Italian dressing, and minced garlic together in a bowl.

Step 4
~2 min

Spread 4 teaspoons of giardiniera onto the bottom half of each French bread roll.

Step 5
~2 min

Top with 1 slice of American cheese.

Step 6
~2 min

Add 2 ounces of sliced ham.

Step 7
~2 min

Spoon 2 tablespoons of the olive mixture over the ham.

Step 8
~2 min

Cover with the top half of the roll.

Step 9
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier muffaletta, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the olive mixture.

Toast the bread rolls before assembling the sandwich for a crispier texture.

Press the assembled sandwich for a few minutes to help the flavors meld together.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The olive mixture can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with potato chips

Serve with a side salad

Serve with coleslaw

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Potato Chips
Coleslaw
Pickles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

New Orleans, Louisiana

Cultural Significance

Popular sandwich associated with Italian-American cuisine in New Orleans.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Picnic
Party

Popularity Score

70/100

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