Muffuletta Panini

gumboboy's Note:

A delicious, grilled version of the classic New Orleans sandwich. If you can't find prepared olive salad then try to use a chunky style olive tapenade.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• softened butter
• 8 slices rustic bread or 8 slices sourdough bread
• 16 slices provolone cheese (thin slices) or 16 slices mozzarella cheese (thin slices)
• 1/2 cup olive salad, drained or 1/2 cup olive tapenade
• 6 ounces thinly sliced black forest ham
• 6 ounces sliced mortadella
• 4 ounces sliced genoa salami

Directions:

1. Brush both sides of bread lightly with butter.
2. Layer 4 slices cheese over four of the slices of bread.
3. Top with olive salad, ham, mortadella, salami, remaining cheese and bread.
4. Cook sandwiches in a preheated panini press until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Note: Sandwiches may be cooked in a preheated ridged grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Place a heavy skillet on top of sandwiches to flatten; cook 3 minutes. Turn; replace skillet and continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Reviews

[Susie D]

Definitely a great sandwich & very adaptive to changes. I used a chunkier version of Green Olivida Crostini for the olive salad and sliced turkey. We'll make these again!

[gailanng]

I reside in the land of Katrina blight, Mardi Gras revelers and great food culture. Though never a dull moment, I don't know what would make me cry more...eating massive amounts of muffulettas or never having it in my life again. Made for Best of 2010.

[Mike&Cassie]

WOW! Was this ever good! My GF and I woofed down these sandwiches like there was no tomorrow! Loved them! Mike