I love the muffaletta sandwich, but what are some good variations to use for the toppings/fillings?

Question

Like, instead of stuffing my breadbowl with the usual mozz, ham, tapenade, I was thinking of experimenting with other meats and cheeses and spreads.

Perhaps turkey, swiss and pesto? What other combos are good?

I guess I should've stated that I am looking to make muffaletta STYLE sandwiches, whereby the breadbowl is stuffed with layers. It doesn't have to have traditional muffaletta ingredients. I'm just looking for different kinds of sandwiches that can be made and sliced into wedges. I promise not to call them muffalettas ya'll. :)

All these answers were argumentative. NONE answered the question. It's driving me crazy so I'm gonna put it to vote rather than knowingly give one of these guys 10 points. Thanks voters!

Answer 1

Traditionally, a sandwich is not a muffaletta without the chopped green olive and pimento salad. It's just a sandwich.

Answer 2

A muffaletta is a muffaletta. If you wanna try other ingredients, then call it something else. The traditional muffaletta consists of:

* 1 loaf Muffuletta Bread
* 2 oz. salami, thinly sliced (Genoa preferred)
* 2 oz. Italian ham, thinly sliced (Cappicola preferred)
* 2 oz. Provolone cheese, thinly sliced
* 1 cup Olive Salad

Cut bread in half crosswise. Spread each half with Olive Salad. Pile on several layers of salami, ham, and cheese. Press down slightly. Cut sandwich in quarters. Makes 1 to 4 servings, depending on the appetite!

Judy's Olive Salad

* 1 (44-oz) jar olives stuffed with pimentos, drained
* 3-1/2 tablespoons brine from olives
* 4 large garlic cloves, minced
* 1 ( 8 oz) jar marinated cocktail onions, drained
* 4 celery stalks, halved lengthwise, sliced thin
* 3 tablespoons capers, drained
* 1 tablespoon dried oregano
* 1 teaspoon black pepper
* 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 1/3 cup olive oil


Bill's Muffuletta Bread

You can't create a Muffuletta sandwich on sliced bread -- the Olive Salad is too juicy and will make a soggy mess. In a pinch, you can use French bread or sub loaf, not bad if you want to make bite size snacks for a party. But you MUST have authentic Muffuletta Bread to appreciate the full experience. If you don't live in New Orleans, where you can buy it at most any corner grocery, use Bill's bread machine version -- it's easy!

* 1 cup water
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
* 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
* 3 cups bread flour
* 1 pkg. (1-1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
* Sesame seeds

Place all ingredients except sesame seeds in the bread machine's pan. Use the dough setting. When finished, form into a one inch high circle on a lightly floured surface, and place on a lightly oiled foil square. Press sesame seeds into surface and brush with oil. Cover with damp paper towel and allow to rise. Place rack in center of oven. Preheat oven to 425F (22OC). Remove paper towel. Bake loaf on the foil square in center of preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375F (190C) and bake for another 25 minutes. The loaf is done when it sounds hollow when tapped. Cool completely on a rack before slicing.


******Not sure what you mean by breadbowl but a muff isnt made in a breadbowl either, nor is a sandwich. I'm not quite sure what you are looking for.