Muffuletta Slices

Health score
2%
Muffuletta Slices
15 min.
18
97kcal

Suggestions

If you're looking for a delicious and unique appetizer to impress your guests, look no further than Muffuletta Slices! This mouthwatering recipe is a twist on the classic Italian sandwich, packed with a delightful combination of flavors and textures. With a creamy and tangy chives-and-onion cream cheese spread, the marinated artichoke hearts add a delightful briny taste, while the basil pesto brings a fresh herbal note. The roasted red bell peppers provide a sweet and smoky contrast, and the thinly sliced salami adds a savory depth. The baguette, with its soft interior and crispy exterior, holds everything together perfectly.

What sets this recipe apart is the attention to detail. By removing some of the soft bread from the baguette's center, you create a well that cradles the creamy spread and artichoke mixture, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. The olives, skewered with toothpicks, not only add a touch of elegance but also help keep the layers intact. Each slice is a perfect bite-sized portion, making it easy to serve and enjoy.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party, a game night, or simply looking for a satisfying snack, Muffuletta Slices are sure to be a hit. With a balance of protein, fat, and carbs, they provide a satisfying and flavorful experience. So, gather your ingredients, follow the simple instructions, and get ready to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that will have your taste buds dancing with joy!

Ingredients

  •  crusty baguette french cut in half horizontally
  • 0.3 cup creamy pimiento cheese (from 8-oz container)
  • 6.5 oz marinated artichoke dry drained finely chopped well
  • 0.3 cup basil pesto 
  • 0.5 cup roasted peppers red dry cut into 1 1/2-inch strips (from 12-oz jar)
  • 0.3 lb genoa salami thinly sliced
  • large kalamata olives green assorted pitted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Remove some of soft bread from center of top half of baguette to make a long, narrow well. If desired, cut off about 1/2 inch of pointed ends of baguette.
  2. In small bowl, mix cream cheese spread and artichokes. Generously spread mixture in long, narrow well in top half of baguette.
  3. Spread pesto over cream cheese mixture.
  4. Place roasted pepper strips on bottom half of baguette. Fold salami slices in half; layer diagonally over peppers, overlapping slices slightly.
  5. Place top half of baguette, pesto side down, over salami; press halves together well. Thread olives onto toothpicks or cocktail picks; insert toothpicks through all layers at 1-inch intervals.
  6. Cut between toothpicks into 18 slices.

Nutrition Facts

Calories97kcal
Protein12.88%
Fat52.61%
Carbs34.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.54
Glycemic Load
4.61
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.9769565165043%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:97.38kcal
4.87%
Fat:5.52g
8.49%
Saturated Fat:1.45g
9.08%
Carbohydrates:8.15g
2.72%
Net Carbohydrates:7.54g
2.74%
Sugar:1.16g
1.29%
Cholesterol:7.04mg
2.35%
Sodium:390.08mg
16.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.04g
6.08%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.36%
Selenium:4µg
5.72%
Vitamin C:4.17mg
5.06%
Vitamin B3:1.01mg
5.03%
Vitamin A:222.78IU
4.46%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.92%
Folate:15.62µg
3.9%
Iron:0.69mg
3.82%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.75%
Calcium:36.65mg
3.67%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.94%
Phosphorus:28.41mg
2.84%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.8%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.54%
Fiber:0.61g
2.42%
Copper:0.03mg
1.61%
Magnesium:5.45mg
1.36%
Potassium:46.81mg
1.34%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.21%