Turkey Muffuletta

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 3/4 pound sliced deli turkey
• 6 ounces provolone cheese, thinly sliced
• 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 3 Tbsp. shredded Romano cheese
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cut bread in half lengthwise; carefully hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 1-inch shell (discard removed break or save for another use). In a bowl, combine the oil, vinegar and seasonings; brush over cut sides of bread. In bottom bread shell, layer turkey, provolone cheese, red peppers, olives and tomato. Sprinkle with Romano cheese, oregano, and pepper. Replace bread top. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cut in slices and serve.