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Eggplant Muffuletta #SundaySupper

December 30, 2012 by Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen 39 Comments

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WHO’S READY FOR A NEW YEARS PARTY #SUNDAYSUPPER STYLE??

 

 
We’re kicking off the New Year with a Potluck Party with non other than the beloved Emeril!!  Twenty-Five Sunday Supper Contributors have gotten the privilege to share some of our favorite recipes from two of Emeril’s cookbooks ~ Emeril’s Potluck: Comfort Food with a Kicked-Up Attitude & Emeril’s Kicked-Up Sandwiches: Stacked with Flavor!

 

 

I was so excited when I got my copy of the Emeril’s Kicked-Up Sandwiches
 Cookbook & I immediately began reading through the recipes!  There are so many new sandwich recipes in there that I can not wait to try! 

 

 
For this party though, since it’s New Years & we all want to start the year off healthy, I just had to pick one of Emeril’s hearty meatless sandwiches!  I absolutely love eggplant & was so thrilled to see his twist on the classic Muffuletta sandwich. 
 
This sandwich definitely did not disappoint!  It’s not your classic Muffuletta but it’s so good!  We never missed the meat!

 

 

EGGPLANT MUFFULETTA
by Emeril Lagasse
Yield: 4 sandwiches
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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 (page 318)
  • 2 cups New Orleans-Style Olive Salad (page 28)
  • 4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces sliced provolone cheese
 
LETS COOK:
 
1. Position an oven rack as close to the broiler unit as possible, and preheat the broiler.
2. 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.
3. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and move the oven rack to the center position.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
 
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, Emeril’s Kicked-up Sandwiches, William Morrow Publishers, New York, 2012 
NOTES:
*I made a few adaptations to Emeril’s original sandwich based on what was available at my store: when I went shopping, my grocery store was out of provolone cheese so I simply used all mozzarella slices for the sandwiches.  I also used a pre-made Olive Bruschetta in place of his New Orleans Style Olive Salad & used Tomato bread rather than the Italian seeded ~ that was simply taste preference 🙂
 
 
 
Now for the party!! 
 
First, I get the opportunity to give away a copy of one of Emeril’s two cookbooks ~ Emeril’s Potluck or Kicked-Up Sandwiches ~ to one lucky reader!!  The winner will randomly be chosen tonight during the #SundaySupper live twitter chat!  Simply follow the #SundaySupper hashtag!

To Enter: Simply send me a tweet with your favorite Emeril recipe and/or New Year’s recipe! Be sure to include my Twitter handle @MomsTestKitche1 & the #SundaySupper hastag in your tweet!!  Then join us for the #SundaySupper twitter chat at 7 pm EST!

The Giveaway will end tonight at 8 pm EST & the winner will be chosen via random.org.  Giveaway is open to US & Canada residents only.

 
There are more opportunities to win. Remember there are 25 bloggers giving away an Emeril cookbook. Be sure to visit each one of these blogs, check out their post, and enter to win. There are duplicate recipes in the list however each post will be different. It is worth it to visit them all, especially for more chances to win a cookbook.

Sunday Supper NYE Potluck Drinks:
  • Champagne Punch by girlichef
  • Champagne Punch by Daily Dish Recipes
  • Champagne Punch by Midlife Roadtrip
  • Champagne Punch by Family Foodie
  • Chi Chi Cocktails by The Messy Baker Blog
Sunday Supper NYE Potluck Starters:
  • Spiced Nuts by The Cookie A Day Challenge
  • Spiced Nuts by Small Wallet Big Appetite
  • Spiced Nuts by Home Cooking Memories
  • Spiced Nuts by Mama.Mommy.Mom
  • Prosciutto Breadsticks & Spiced Nuts by Galactosemia in PDX
Sunday Supper NYE Potluck Dishes and Sandwiches:
  • Sopressata and Genoa Salami Calzones by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
  • Paul’s Make the Whole Crew Happy Sausage Meatballs with Red Gravy by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
  • Paul’s Make the Whole Crew Happy Sausage Meatballs with Red Gravy by The Meltaways
  • Paul’s Make the Whole Crew Happy Sausage Meatballs with Red Gravy by Craving’s of a Lunatic
  • Three Cheese Veggie Sandwich by Supper for a Steal
  • Three Cheese Veggie Sandwich by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Three Cheese Veggie Sandwich by Diabetic Foodie
  • Three Cheese Veggie Sandwich by From Fast Food to Fresh Food
  • Three Cheese Veggie Sandwich by In the Kitchen with Audrey and Maurene
  • Columbia Street Grinder by The Foodie Army Wife
  • Columbia Street Grinder by The Weekend Gourmet
  • Columbia Street Grinder by She likes ruffles, he likes truffles
  • Columbia Street Grinder by Momma’s Meals
  • Emeril’s Columbia Street Grinder Kicked Up a Notch New Orleans Style by The Catholic Foodie
  • Eggplant Muffuletta by Mom’s Test Kitchen
  • A Vegetarian Take on Emeril’s Kicked Up Sandwiches Tonkatsu Sandwich by Ninja Baking
  • New Orleans Style Garlic BBQ Shrimp by Comfy Cuisine
Sunday Supper NYE Desserts:
  • New Orleans-Style Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce by Magnolia Days
  • New Orleans-Style Bread Pudding with 2 Sauces by Juanita’s Cocina
  • Angel Cake Sandwiches by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Coffee Cake with Crumble Topping and Brown Sugar Glaze by Damn Delicious

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.

 



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  1. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds

    January 4, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    Sounds fabulous! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects!

    Reply
  2. Jeff Young - The Catholic Foodie

    December 31, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    Oh my goodness! Decadent and delicious! I love muffulettas, but I have never had one with eggplant. Now I simply have to! YUM!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 5:49 pm

      It was absolutely delicious! You’ll love it!

      Reply
  3. Jennie @themessybakerblog

    December 31, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    Oh boy, this sammie is calling my name. It looks scrumptious!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 5:56 pm

      It was so good Jennie!

      Reply
  4. Kim Bee

    December 31, 2012 at 3:02 am

    This is such a great sandwich. Makes you just want to take a huge bite. Happy New Year!

    Reply
  5. Laura Hunter

    December 31, 2012 at 1:35 am

    Woohoo, just when I stared getting nervous about what kind of sandwiches I could make during our month meat-free challenge recipes like this started popping up. Looks fantastic

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 6:48 pm

      This sandwich will be perfect for a meat-free challenge! I can’t wait to hear how it goes!!

      Reply
  6. Lorraine @ Cookin For the Seven Dwarfs

    December 31, 2012 at 12:32 am

    Found you over at Get Social Sunday, and I’m now following you! Can’t wait to look at more recipes! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 6:45 pm

      Thanks so much for following Lorraine!! Happy New Years!

      Reply
  7. Conni thefoodiearmywife Smith

    December 30, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    I was really eye-balling this recipe in the book. My boys love eggplant. I’ll have to try these! Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 6:57 pm

      I was pretty confident I was going to pick this sandwich just from the list of recipes! I love eggplant too! I think your boys will be very happy if you try it!
      Happy New Year!!

      Reply
  8. Lizzy Do

    December 30, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    Another marvelous Emeril sandwich! And I love this vegetarian option…so yummy! Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 6:58 pm

      Thank you Liz! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  9. Family Foodie

    December 30, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    I have made this sandwich and know first hand how fabulous it is… I think you made it look even better! Thank you so much for being such a big part of #SundaySupper this past year. Your encouragement, participation and friendship has meant so much to me. Happy New Years!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 30, 2012 at 11:16 pm

      Thank you so much for the sweet comment Isabel!! I am so proud to be part of this group & can’t wait for 2013 Around the Family Table!!

      Reply
  10. Lane

    December 30, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    This sandwich does sound fantastic. I love that you used mozzarella cheese I bet that makes it even better and cheesier.

    Reply
  11. Pamela

    December 30, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    Oh my hubbie would love this recipe thanks for sharing Jamie!

    Reply
  12. Shelby | Diabetic Foodie

    December 30, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    I’m not a huge olive fan, but everything else about this sandwich sounds wonderful. Great suggestion by The Ninja Baker to use Japanese-style eggplant.

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      I’m not a huge olive fan either & secretly made me a sandwich without the olive salad 😉
      Happy New Year!

      Reply
  13. Katie

    December 30, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    I have this recipe marked in my book to try soon!! Your version looks absolutely scrumptious – I loveeee eggplant!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 7:14 pm

      You’ll love this sandwich Katie!!

      Reply
  14. motherrimmy

    December 30, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    This sandwich looks fantastic! I didn’t know Emeril had a new book out. I’ll be sure to check it out. Have a good New Year!

    Reply
  15. Sarah Reid

    December 30, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    I’m not a fan of olives, but this is one of the faves of the family! Saving this for sure

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      I’m not a huge olive fan either but the hubs loves them! Hope you have a wonderful New Years!

      Reply
  16. Jen @JuanitasCocina

    December 30, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    We adore eggplant so I know we would love this sandwich! Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 7:26 pm

      I could eat eggplant every day!! Have a wonderful New Year!

      Reply
  17. Patricia Stagich

    December 30, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    Another recipe for eggplant – YAY!!! I could eat that olive salad alone! Great choice!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 7:23 pm

      Thank you Patricia! It was delicious!! Have a happy New Year!

      Reply
  18. Renee Dobbs

    December 30, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    A muffuletta is one of my favorite sandwiches, if anything for the olive salad. Nice twist with the eggplant.

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 7:28 pm

      I had honestly never had a muffuletta before ~ I’m not a huge fan of the meats on a traditional one! I’m a fan of the eggplant version now though!!
      Happy New Year Renee!

      Reply
  19. german in pdx

    December 30, 2012 at 9:45 am

    This Looks like a fantastic sandwich!!! ~ Bea @ Galactosemia in PDX

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 30, 2012 at 11:17 pm

      Thank you so much Bea!

      Reply
  20. The Ninja Baker

    December 30, 2012 at 9:14 am

    Thank you for choosing Emeril’s Eggpant Muffuletta. It looks delish and I believe I could substitute Japanese style eggplant.Nice to know, too, that mozzarella works as well as provolone. See you at the party!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 7:32 pm

      I bet Japanese style eggplant would be great on the sandwich! I almost thought I was going to have to change my plans when I went shopping ~ all of the eggplants looked horrible! I finally found some nice organic ones that worked perfectly!
      Happy New Years!!

      Reply
  21. Nicole @ Daily Dish Recipes

    December 30, 2012 at 7:53 am

    Mmm… you had me at Eggplant and it just kept going from there. This looks fabulous and such a perfect choice … Emeril has the best recipes!
    Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 31, 2012 at 7:33 pm

      He really does have some great recipes!! I hope you have a wonderful New Years Nicole!!

      Reply
  22. Cindy @CindysRecipesandWritings

    December 30, 2012 at 7:27 am

    Wow this sandwich might convince me to eat eggplant again!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      December 30, 2012 at 4:14 pm

      Cindy, why would you stop eating eggplant??? You should definitely eat it again!!

      Reply

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