NEW ORLEANS-STYLE MUFFULETTA BRUSCHETTA APPETIZER

New Orleans-Style Muffuletta Bruschetta Appetizer image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c ripe black olives (can use kalamata) - plus extra olives for garnish
1 c green pimento-stuffed olives
1/2 c jarred roasted red bell peppers
1/4 - 1/2 c olive oil
1/4 c red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh parsley - plus extra for garnish
1 tsp dried oregano (or more to taste)
freshly ground black pepper
1 baguetti sliced into 1/4 inch slices
20 slices provolone cheese
10 slices ham
10 slices salami
10 slices soprassata (or your choice of italian deli meat)
1 c mini mozzarella balls to serve in center of platter

Steps:

1. Combine black olives through black pepper in a food processor and pulse 8-10 times until coarse - not smooth.
2. Slice the bread into 1/4 inch slices and arrange on a sheet pan. Spread 1 teaspoon of olive mixture on bread.
3. If your bread is narrow, you might need to slice your cheese and meats in half. Next add cheese on top of olive mixture followed by a slice of salami, then ham, then sopressata. Add one more slice of provolone on top of meats. For larger gatherings,slice each piece of bread in half to make them easier to eat. Garnish each piece of bruschetta with an olive run through a toothpick.
4. Arrange bruschetta on a platter and garnish with extra parsley and toothpick studded mini mozzarella balls.