Mardi Gras and a Muffaletta King Cake.
Mardi Gras season is in full gear and we are making the most of these last few days. This includes eating as much of the king cake as we can. Have you ever tried a muffaletta king cake? Well, this recipe is one that you should not wait on.
The well-known muffaletta.
There is not a trip to New Orleans where we are not leaving without a muffaletta. A muffaletta is a famous italian sandwich that was invented in New Orleans. This sandwich includes layers of cured meat (ham and salami), provolone cheese, olive dressing, and a round sesame-seed roll big enough for sharing. I put the muffaletta in the same category as beignets when it comes to a trip to New Orleans, you can’t leave without trying them first!
With my love for muffalettas and king cakes, I knew that I had to give this muffaletta king cake a try. Y’all it is so good!
A muffaletta king cake recipe.
Okay, this is where this recipe comes into play. I love king cakes and muffalettas. This recipe is not only simple, but so good! The only item that I had to truly look for was the olive pasta. All the other ingredients are basic items that you may already carry in fridge. Let’s get to the recipe.
A Muffaletta King Cake Recipe
Not your ordinary king cake or muffaletta. This muffaletta king cake is not only fun, it is so good! All the delicious aspects of a muffaletta without the sesame-seed roll bun.
Ingredients
- 1 can of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 6-8 slices of black forest ham
- 6-8 slices of hard salami
- 4-5 slices of swiss cheese
- 4-5 slices of provolone
- 1/4 cup of olive salad
- 1 tsp of olive oil
- Everything But Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 370
- Lay out the crescent rolls like a star on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Layer the ham and salami on top of the crescent rolls.
- Next, layer the swiss and provolone cheeses on top of the meats.
- Lastly, top cheeses with olive salad.
- Take the points of the crescent rolls over into the center to make a wreath, pressing the points down in the middle.
- Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with Everything But Bagel.
- Bake the muffaletta for 20 minutes or until it is golden brown.
A fun way to enjoy muffalettas.
This recipe is such a fun way to enjoy muffalettas. Don’t get me wrong though. Nothing will out do the original muffaletta on that sesame-seed roll, but this is a close second! If you try this, let me know!
Laissez rouler les bons temps!
Hugs!
