Muffuletta Sliders: A Taste of New Orleans

Muffuletta Sliders: A Taste of New Orleans in Every Bite
Bold, briny, cheesy, and utterly addictive—these sliders bring the Big Easy to your table.

There are sandwiches, and then there are Muffulettas—a New Orleans icon known for its punchy olive salad, layers of deli meats, and bold, unapologetic flavor. Traditionally served as a hefty round loaf, the Muffuletta is delicious, yes—but not always the most convenient for serving a crowd.

Enter: Muffuletta Sliders.
All the signature flavor of the classic Crescent City sandwich, packed into soft slider buns perfect for parties, game day, or a weeknight dinner that’s anything but boring.

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🥪 What Is a Muffuletta?

Originating in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, the Muffuletta (pronounced muff-uh-LET-uh) is a Sicilian-American creation, typically made with layers of mortadella, salami, ham, provolone, and mozzarella, all topped with a tangy olive salad and nestled inside a sesame loaf.

Our slider version keeps everything you love—just scaled down into irresistibly snackable portions.

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🫒 The Star: Olive Salad

The key to any good Muffuletta? The olive salad. It’s bold, briny, and full of personality—just like New Orleans itself. A good mix includes chopped green and black olives, pickled vegetables, garlic, capers, and a glug of olive oil. The longer it sits, the better it gets.

You can use store-bought (Central Grocery-style) or make your own. Either way, it brings the zing.

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🧀 Ingredients:

• 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls or dinner rolls work well)

• ¼ lb sliced salami

• ¼ lb sliced ham

• ¼ lb sliced mortadella or capicola

• 6 slices provolone cheese

• 6 slices mozzarella cheese

• 1 to 1½ cups olive salad (store-bought or homemade)

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or sesame seeds (optional, for topping)

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🔥 Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

2. Slice the buns in half horizontally, keeping the sheet of rolls intact. Place the bottom half in the baking dish.

3. Layer it up: Start with a layer of olive salad (spoon some of the oil too—it soaks into the bread beautifully). Then layer salami, ham, mortadella, provolone, and mozzarella. Finish with another layer of olive salad.

4. Top with the other half of the buns. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning or sesame seeds if desired.

5. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5–7 minutes until the cheese is melty and the tops are golden.

6. Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm—or even at room temperature.

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🎉 Why Everyone Loves These Sliders

• Big flavor, small package: Perfect for parties, potlucks, or picnics.

• Make-ahead friendly: Assemble the day before and bake when ready.

• Feeds a crowd: One batch makes 12, but trust us—you’ll want more.

• New Orleans spirit: A delicious way to celebrate Mardi Gras or jazz up any meal.

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📝 Final Thoughts

Muffuletta Sliders are the kind of dish that turns heads—and turns casual bites into full-on cravings. Each bite is a perfect balance of salty meat, creamy cheese, and that tangy, unforgettable olive salad. They’re comforting, bold, and guaranteed to disappear fast.

So whether you're hosting a get-together or just want to spice up sandwich night, bring a little taste of New Orleans to your table.

Laissez les bons temps rouler—let the good times roll!