TURKEY MUFFULETTA

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You have to resist the temptation to eat this impressive, multi-layered sandwich immediately! It needs to "rest" at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. But it's worth the wait. -Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon 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 tablespoons shredded Romano cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.