Cajun & Creole Cuisine
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muffuletta

The muffuletta is a hearty sandwich originating from New Orleans, characterized by its round sesame bread filled with Italian cold cuts, cheeses, and a distinctive olive salad. It reflects the fusion of Italian immigrant influences with Creole flavors, making it a cultural icon in Cajun & Creole cuisine.

6 ingredients
savorybrinytangyherbaceous
Italian Sicilian70%
Cajun & Creole30%

Ingredients

  • muffuletta bread (round sesame loaf)
    1 loaf
  • olive salad (chopped olives, celery, giardiniera)
    1 cup
  • mortadella
    100g
  • genoa salami
    100g
  • capicola
    100g
  • provolone cheese
    100g

Method

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Created by Sicilian immigrants in New Orleans in the early 20th century, the muffuletta sandwich was designed as a convenient meal for laborers, blending Italian ingredients with local tastes.

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Italian Sicilian70%
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