Muffuletta & Prosciutto Crostinis

Muffuletta is a popular Italian sandwich originating in New Orleans and has a delicious olive spread that gives it tons of flavor. These crostinis takes that flavorful olive spread and turn it into fantastic appetizer idea.

Origin:
The OG muffaletta started in New Orleans at Central Grocery where it is still made today. The Italian sandwich is made with meats and a spicy, flavorful olive salad. These muffuletta & prosciutto crostinis take the best of that, and turn it into a flavorful appetizer.
The olive spread:
This olive spread truly makes any sandwich better. When I make it on a delicious breakfast sandwich, it keeps well in the fridge to have on hand as a dip, spread, you name it.
Crostinis:
I always go to crostinis when I am looking for an easy appetizer idea. They are quick, cheap and usually look beautiful. This recipe combines only a few ingredients and looks so seasonal around the holidays.

• Appetizers

Muffuletta & Prosciutto Crostinis

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Ingredients

Serves 12 Crostinis

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The Olive Spread

• ▢ 3/4 cup Pitted mixed oil-packed olives
• ▢ 1/2 cup Giardiniera (Italian-style pickled vegetable salad
• ▢ 1/4 cup Chopped roasted red peppers
• ▢ 2 tbsp Parsley leaves
• ▢ 2 tbsp Capers
• ▢ 1 Garlic clove, minced
• ▢ 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar

The Rest

• ▢ 1 Semolina loaf or baguette
• ▢ Extra-virgin olive oil
• ▢ Mozzarella Ciliengine
• ▢ Slices of prosciutto
• ▢ Sesame seeds
• ▢ Parsley for garnish
• ▢ Sea Salt
• ▢ Pepper

Instructions 

• Combine olives, giardiniera, peppers, parsley, capers, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse to chop until combined. Transfer to a bowl and add olive oil and red wine vinegar. Stir to combine. This spread is even better overnight but of course is still good as is.
• Slice a semolina baguette and coat in olive oil. Cook in a skillet for about 2-3 min per side. Alternatively you could bake in oven on a sheet pan until nicely browned.
• Add spread to crostinis, followed by sliced mozzarella and prosciutto. Top them all with sesame seeds and parsley. Enjoy!

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