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Eggplant Muffuletta

Eggplant Muffuletta

This is no ordinary muffuletta. Made with oven-roasted eggplant slices instead of salami, a homemade New Orleans-style olive salad, and a fresh basil spread. This muffuletta tastes so good that you won't even miss the meat!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes, plus time to make the Basil Spread
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 loaf seeded Italian bread
  • Basil Spread
  • 2 cups New Orleans-Style Olive Salad
  • 4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces sliced provolone cheese

Directions

  • Position an oven rack as close to the broiler unit as possible, and preheat the broiler.

  • Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on two lightly greased baking sheets. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush both sides of the slices with the olive oil. Season both sides with the salt and pepper. Broil the eggplant, in batches, until the slices are tender and lightly browned and have released most of their moisture, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and keep warm.

  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and move the oven rack to the center position.

  • When you are ready to assemble the sandwiches, slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally. Using a pastry brush, spread the bottom half with a generous amount of Basil Spread.

  • Spread the olive salad (with its olive oil—do not strain) over the top half of the loaf. Layer the sliced mozzarella and provolone on top of the olive salad, and then layer the slices of eggplant. Place the bottom half of the sandwich on top and lightly press. Quickly and carefully turn the loaf over so that the olive salad side is on top.

  • Place the muffuletta on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake until the cheese has melted, the muffuletta is heated through, and the bread is slightly crisp, about 12 minutes.

  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully transfer the loaf to a cutting board. Press lightly, and cut the loaf into 4 sections. Serve immediately.

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