Muffuletta Panini

Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Muffuletta Panini, a warm, pressed twist on the classic New Orleans delicacy. Packed with layers of bold Italian meats like salami, mortadella, and capicola, and perfectly melted provolone and mozzarella cheeses, this panini is bursting with flavor. The real star is the zesty olive salad, generously spread on ciabatta or focaccia bread, adding a tangy, briny punch that ties everything together. Toasted to golden, buttery perfection in a panini press, this quick and easy recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish and serves four. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a party platter, this Muffuletta Panini is a mouthwatering fusion of savory ingredients and textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Ciabatta or focaccia bread
• 4 slices Salami
• 4 slices Mortadella
• 4 slices Capicola
• 4 slices Provolone cheese
• 4 slices Mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Olive salad
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the loaf of ciabatta or focaccia bread horizontally, creating a top and bottom half.

Step 2

Spread 1/2 cup of the olive salad evenly across the bottom half of the bread.

Step 3

Layer the salami, mortadella, capicola, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese on top of the olive salad.

Step 4

Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of olive salad evenly on the inside of the top half of the bread and place it over the layered fillings to close the sandwich.

Step 5

Preheat a panini press or a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Brush the outside of the sandwich (both top and bottom) with the softened butter.

Step 7

Place the sandwich in the panini press and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. If using a skillet, place the sandwich in the pan and press down gently with a heavy skillet or spatula, flipping the sandwich halfway through to achieve even browning.

Step 8

Remove the panini from the heat and let it cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing into individual servings.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1274.5 grams (1274.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3376

Total Fat 192.20g	246%
Saturated Fat 79.90g	400%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.80g
Cholesterol 500mg	167%
Sodium 12956mg	563%
Total Carbohydrate 267.70g	97%
Dietary Fiber 15.90g	57%
Total Sugars 11.80g
Protein 166.50g	333%

Vitamin D 54IU	268%
Calcium 1836mg	141%
Iron 16mg	90%
Potassium 908mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.9%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 30.9%