This muffuletta sandwich recipe is a make-ahead sandwich recipe that is simple to assemble, tastes amazing, and is better when squished! This sandwich is perfect for picnics and camping.
One of my favorite family activities in summer is camping.
I grew up camping with my family and traveled to some beautiful state parks in the Midwest. While I might be a bit more high maintenance than I once was, (I really want a bed, not the ground, and maybe a bathroom?!), my kids LOVE camping.
When we are camping no one misses their iPods or TV shows; there are only the woods, maybe a rented RV (that’s the way I roll these days), the lake, some bikes, and food. Lots of food.
My favorite way to plan meals for camping is simple:
- Use up food already in the house
- Plan meals that I can either make at home and bring
- Bring simple foods that can be cooked on the campfire
Seeming that I always have the makings for sandwiches in my house, my favorite camping recipe is this Muffuletta summer sandwich recipe.
This sandwich is perfect in so many ways –> you are supposed to squish it before eating. Um… pack the cooler and load everything on top! The perfect camping food.
Now, as much as I love the traditional muffuletta sandwich, my kids do not. This time around, I thought I would let my daughter take charge and make this summer sandwich recipe for us. I need to note that she is not typically a sandwich eater, but she was happy to take on the task, and gobbled the sandwich down when it was time to dive in!
How To Make A Muffuletta Sandwich?
Gather your ingredients.
Choose your favorite meats and cheeses. I went with these dinner rolls that I grabbed out of the bakery. Look for dinner rolls that are a bit crusty and baked together like these. Slice the whole thing in half horizontally – don’t pull apart the separate rolls!
Muffuletta salad is what makes this sandwich.
You can always make your own muffuletta salad recipe, but for time savings, I grabbed a jar of pre-made salad. Spread 1/2 cup on the bottom of the bread. I am not an olive fan, but I LOVE the muffuletta salad in a light layer on this summer sandwich!
I believe every sandwich needs some veggies.
Gabby was happy to layer on a few spinach leaves. Pick your families favorite leafy green and put as much or as little as your kiddos would like. I encourage you to let them make the sandwich!
Next on, stack on your favorite cheese. We enjoy provolone, cheddar, or mozzarella. Use one cheese for now and save the others for another layer after the meat.
Next up is the meat. We used turkey, ham, and salami. Place on the remaining cheese. I love adding sharp cheese as it has a strong flavor.
You can use less of sharp cheddar in recipes because the flavor is stronger than a more mild cheese saving calories and fat!
I let my daughter make this whole sandwich. She surprised me when she added another layer of spinach! If I would have asked her to add it, it wouldn’t have happened, but when it’s your child’s idea – they are much more likely to eat it.
Top the sandwich with the top of the bread and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
Place sandwich into the refrigerator (or cooler) and top with something heavy.
I choose my cast iron pan filled with jars. Let sit overnight.
Voila! A delicious summer sandwich filled with all the good stuff.
The buns give you a pattern to cut the sandwich into, and they are perfect sizes for little hands! You could individually wrap the sandwiches for grab and go meals while camping or picnicking.
I recommend wrapping them in tin foil, then placing them above the campfire for a little while to get the cheese melty and the meat warmed. Yum.
The best summer sandwich you will have this year! Simple to make, better to eat 🙂
More fun camping recipes include:
20 Simple Make Ahead Camping Meals
Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bag crusty dinner rolls still connected (If you can't find these, use any crusty style bread)
- 1/2 cup Muffuletta Salad
- 1 cup spinach divided
- 6 slices Ultra Thin® Provolone such as Sargento® Slices
- 1/2 lb. turkey sandwich meat
- 6 slices Sharp Cheddar such as Sargento® Slices
- 1/2 lb. ham sandwich meat
- 6 slices Havarti such as Sargento® Slices
- 12 slices salami sandwich meat
Instructions
- Slice dinner rolls in half, horizontally. Set top aside.
- Spread Muffuletta salad onto the bottom of rolls.
- Place 1/2 of the spinach onto rolls.
- Layer Ultra Thin® Provolone on top.
- Add turkey sandwich meat.
- Top with Sharp Cheddar.
- Add ham sandwich meat.
- Top with Havarti cheese.
- Add salami sandwich meat.
- Add remaining spinach.
- Place top of buns on sandwich.
- Wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate placing a cast iron pan with jars on top, or something heavy.
- Let sit at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Slice and enjoy!
Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says
I missed getting a muffuletta sandwich on my last NOLA trip so this will do just nicely 🙂
Create Kids Club says
It is so easy to make with the pre-made Muffuletta Salad. And the left over salad works great in lots of other recipes too 🙂
Danielle says
I love “better when smooshed”… my kind of sandwich. And two cheers for extra spinach. 🙂
Create Kids Club says
Right?! I love seeing kids choose extra veggies!
thespicyrd says
My kids and I are headed to Yosemite this Friday, and there will be lots of picnics by the river that my kids love to rock jump and swim in. These sandwiches look perfect!!
Create Kids Club says
That sounds like a wonderful trip, EA! These sandwiches held up amazingly for days! Have a great time!
Judy says
This was perfect for our last camping trip! We even had enough for lunch the next day!