Muffuletta calzones are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of a traditional muffuletta sandwich with the convenience of a calzone. Originating from New Orleans, this unique recipe features a savory filling of ham, salami, mortadella, provolone cheese, and a zesty olive salad, all wrapped in a crispy and golden brown calzone dough. Whether you're looking for a flavorful appetizer or a satisfying main course, muffuletta calzones are sure to be a hit. With just a few simple steps, you can create these mouthwatering treats in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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MUFFULETTA CALZONES
Recipe is from Southern Living. A take on the traditional New Orleans sandwich. Rinsing the pickled vegetables removes some of the brine, making them a little less salty. Roll each piece of dough a little at a time so it can rest and stretch a lot easier.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 44m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Stir together 1 tablespoons olive oil, pickled vegetables and next 4 ingredients.
- Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 7-inch circle.
- Place 2 dough circles on a lightly greased baking dish. Spoon vegetable mixture evenly on top of circles, mounding mixture on dough and leaving a 1-inch border. Moisten edges of dough with water, and top with remaining 2 dough circles. Press and crimp edges to seal. Cut small slits on tops to allow steam to escape. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for 20 - 24 minutes or until golden brown.
MUFFULETTA
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the tapenade: Combine the olives, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and vinegar in a food processor and pulse until the mixture is chopped but not pureed. Season with salt and pepper.
- For the sandwich: Spread some tapenade on both sides of the buns. Build each sandwich as follows: 2 ounces of mortadella, 2 ounces of salami, 1 ounce of chopped giardiniera, 2 ounces ham, 1 ounce of provolone, 1 lettuce leaf, 2 slices of tomato and top with the other half of the bun.
MUFFULETTA CALZONE
Steps:
- To prepare the dough, pour warm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast and sugar onto the top of the water. Briefly let the water absorb the yeast, then stir to dissolve it. Let stand for 15 minutes until the mixture is foamy. In the bowl of a heavy-duty electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the salt on low speed. Add the yeast mixture and oil, and beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the remaining 1 cup of flour and beat for 1 minute, until the dough just clears the sides of the bowl. Turn the dough out on a lightly floured work surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft, but use additional flour as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rest in a warm place until tripled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours. Cut the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a ball. Using a rolling pin or your hand, flatten into 6-inch circles on a lightly floured surface.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- To fill calzones, distribute the cheese and meat equally among the 8 circles of dough, placing the fillings on the lower 1/3 of each circle. Moisten the edges of each dough circle with water. Fold the top 1/2 of the dough over the bottom 1/2 to form a half moon, and seal the edges by crimping with a fork. Lightly brush the top and edges of each calzone with egg wash.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve each calzone on top of a small mound of Jimmy's Olive Salad.
- To prepare the olive salad, combine all ingredients thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the salad to marinate. Store in container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Yield: 8 servings
- Preheat the oven to300 degrees.
- Place the garlic in a small ovenproof container and pour in the oil. Use additional oil if needed to completely immerse all the garlic cloves. Cover the container with aluminum foil and roast 1 hour, until garlic is soft and light golden brown.
- Strain the garlic and place in a blender along with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Puree to a smooth consistency, adding a small amount of oil if necessary. Pour into a container and cover the top of the puree with a thin layer of the oil. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
- Yield: 1 cup
MUFFULETTA
Here is The Times's take on a classic New Orleans sandwich, built between slices of light, airy sesame bread, and layered thick with olive salad and cold cuts. It is among the best picnic sandwiches on the planet.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories easy, lunch, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the olive salad by combining all ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside to marinate.
- Assemble the muffuletta by slicing the loaf of bread horizontally into 2 large pieces, with the top piece 2/3 the size of the bottom piece. Hollow out the top piece by removing the soft bread inside, leaving 1/2 inch of bread near the crust. Spread half of the olive salad on the bottom piece. Begin layering the meats, starting with the soppressata and adding 1/4 of the provolone cheese between each layer of meat except for the last.
- Spread the remaining olive salad on the last layer of meat and top with the hollowed bread. Press down lightly and let sit at least 10 minutes. To serve, slice into 6 or 8 wedges. It will keep for several hours in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 567, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1535 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MUFFULETTA
Muffuletta, which originated in New Orleans, is named after the round, crusty Sicilian loaf of bread it's traditionally served on. While I favor my own olive salad, there are several good versions available in most supermarkets. -Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 14 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. , Cut bread in half horizontally; carefully hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Spoon half the olive mixture over bottom half of bread. Layer with salami, ham, mortadella, Swiss and provolone; top with remaining olive mixture. Replace bread top. Wrap tightly. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Cut into 8 wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 762 calories, Fat 59g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 2326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
MUFFULETTA
A sandwich that originated in New Orleans, this recipe is from the Café Maspero in the French Quarter. Traditionally, a muffaletta has venison, but this version uses pastrami, which is the Café Maspero's specialty. The time does not include the 1 hour marinating.
Provided by Scarlett516
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Drain the giardiniera and olives. Chop coarsely in a food processor.
- Remove to a bowl and add the olive oil, garlic, oregano, ground black pepper, and stir well. Set aside and allow to marinate for one hour.
- Spread 1 tbsp olive salad on each side of the rolls.
- Place 3 slices of pastrami on each roll, followed by three slices of ham and 2 slices of salami.
- Top each roll with 2 slices of cheese and place under a broiler until the cheese has melted and the sandwich is warm. Place the top on the roll and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 847.4, Fat 47.3, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 192.6, Sodium 3524.7, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 68.2
MUFFULETTA SANDWICH
My Italian family loves this recipe! A crusty loaf of Italian bread is cut in half, and layered with olives, and various meats and cheeses.
Provided by Mary48
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Slice bread in half lengthwise. Drizzle olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle both sides with Parmesan cheese, basil, and oregano.
- On the bottom half, layer chopped black olives and chopped green olives, then the salami, ham, provolone, and mozzarella. Cover with top layer, and cut into 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 975.4 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 107.4 mg, Fat 59.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 2790.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
MUFFULETTA WELLINGTONS
This recipe is inspired by the muffuletta, a sandwich originating in New Orleans made with deli meat and olive salad. These are snack-sized sandwiches with all the goodness of a muffuletta baked inside pizza dough. You can substitute the meats for your favorites, like turkey or roast beef. -Chelsea Madren, Fullerton, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Grease a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with cornmeal; set aside., Unroll pizza dough; cut into 6 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. square. Place 1 tablespoon olive bruschetta in center of each square; top with salami, ham, mozzarella cheese and provolone cheese. Bring 4 corners of dough together above filling; pinch edges to seal., Place in prepared skillet, seam side down. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
CLASSIC MEAT LOVER'S CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY
Making a calzone from scratch might seem intimidating but this meat lover's calzone recipe makes it easy. Have fun kneading the dough, rolling it out, and stuffing it with a delicious sausage filling. If you aren't sharing these, freeze them and reheat later for a quick lunch or dinner.
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 serving
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the dough: In a medium bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, flour, and salt. Mix with a rubber spatula until well-combined and the dough comes together into a ball.
- Lightly flour a clean surface, then turn the dough out and knead for 1-2 minutes to smooth and encourage gluten development. Shape the dough into a ball.
- Drizzle the olive oil in a clean large bowl. Add the dough ball and turn to coat in the oil. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- While the dough is rising, make the filling: Add the sausage to a medium nonstick pan over medium heat and cook until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add the onion, salt, and pepper and continue to cook until the sausage is browned, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 4 portions, then roll each into and round about ¼-inch (½ cm) thick.
- Spread ¼ of the sauce over one half of each dough round, leaving a ½-inch (1 cm) border along the edge. Top each one with 2 slices of ham, 5 pepperoni, ¼ of the sausage and onion mixture, and ¼ cup (25 G) of mozzarella cheese.
- Lightly beat the egg with a pinch of salt. Brush the egg wash on the border of the dough, fold the other half over, and press the edges together. Starting from one corner, fold the dough over itself in a twist. Tuck the other corner underneath. Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Brush lightly with egg wash and score the tops with a knife to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve the calzones with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- Use a variety of meats and cheeses to create a flavorful filling. Some popular options include ham, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, and provolone.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of bread. Muffuletta bread is traditional, but you can also use focaccia, pizza dough, or even puff pastry.
- Make sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking the calzones. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Serve the calzones with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Muffuletta calzones are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or they can be served as a party appetizer. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a muffuletta calzone that everyone will enjoy.
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