Muffuletta Sandwich (Schlotzsky Style)

Ingredients

Creole Olive Salad

• 1/2 cup pitted brine-cured black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup large pimento stuffed olive, sliced
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Sandwich

• 4 sourdough buns, Recipe # 318969
• 3/4-1 cup creole olive salad
• 4 ounces mortadella, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces italian ham, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces provolone cheese or fontina, thinly sliced
• pickled pepperoncini peppers, garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all the olive salad ingredients and mix well.

2. 2

   Chill for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Spread a couple tablespoon of olive salad in the inside of top of the bun.

4. 4

   Alternating layers of meats and cheese on the bottom half (alternating).

5. 5

   Carefully close the sandwich.

6. 6

   Can be eaten hot or cold.

7. 7

   To heat, wrap in foil and place in 350 degree oven for 8 minutes, or lightly grill until cheese is melted.

8. 8

   Serve garnished with pepperoncini pepper.