How much do you like party food? It makes me smile just to think about it. I’m certain calories do not count at a party. At least that’s what I’m going to believe. Please do not tell me any different. I love to go to parties for many reasons and the food is one of the main ones. Platters of appetizers = this foodie’s delight. One appetizer I plan to serve at many future gatherings is muffuletta skewers. Olives, peppers, meat and cheese all on a stick. Oh yea!
Think about a muffuletta sandwich. You have an olive salad over deli meats and cheeses inside of bread. Take away the bread and deconstruct the olive salad and there are the components of these skewers. It is also like an Italian antipasto on a stick. Or a meat/cheese/olive tray on a stick. Simple and oh so good.
Then I had another idea for these skewers. It’s a real shame I didn’t think about this until they were gone. I wish I had so I could have taken a photo. Imagine a bowl of mixed greens with one of the skewers on top. It’s a great twist on a way to serve a salad. It would be quite festive and different. Serve it with a red wine vinaigrette and it’s a muffuletta salad.
Speaking of party food…today is Super Bowl XLVII. The Sunday Supper team is sharing recipes perfect for game day or any occasion. I’m thrilled about it because it’s all about party food. Do you see me smiling? Just look at all of them:
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Appetizers & Snacks:
- All American Ranch Cheese Ball from The Weekend Gourmet
- Bacon Double Cheese Burger Dip from In the Kitchen with KP
- Bacon Kettle Corn from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Baked Crab Cakes from The Meltaways
- Buffalo Chicken filled Pull-Apart Loaf from Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza On A Stick from Neighborfood
- Buffalo Tofu Bites from Soni’s Food
- Cheeseburger Bites from Momma’s Meals
- Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip from Daily Dish Recipes
- Cranberry Glazed Meatballs from Curious Cuisiniere
- Easy White Queso with Chorizo from Supper for a Steal
- Eggplant Lentil Fritters With Orange Salsa from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- #GlutenFree 7 Layer Bean Dip from Cooking Underwriter
- Gulf Coast Smoked Tuna Dip from 30A Eats
- Ham & Cheese Crescents from Masala Herb
- Ham Crescents {Schinkenhoernle} #DairyFree from Galactopdx
- Little Filo Cheese Rolls from Food Lust People Love
- Mini Crab Bites from Webicurean
- Muffuletta Skewers from Magnolia Days
- Peach Jalapeno Fritters from I Run for Wine
- Philly Cheesesteak Bites from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Pizza Pretzel Rolls from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Pizza Wontons from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Refried Black Beans with Pita Chips from Basic N Delicious
- Roasted Garlic-Bacon Dip from girlichef
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Stamp & Go! from The Lovely Pantry
- Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Dates from Noshing with the Nolands
- Tandoori Spiced Popcorn from MarocMama
- Wonton Cones Filled with Oriental Salad from Simply Gourmet
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Main Dishes:
- Bacon-Wrapped Chili Cheese Dogs from Damn Delicious
- Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Sandwiches from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Chicken in Passion Fruit Crunch from The Urban Mrs.
- Green Chile Cheeseburgers from Juanita’s Cocina
- Grilled Pizza with Sausage and Spinach from Ruffles & Truffles
- Marinated Rump Steak with Chimichurri Sliders from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Meatball Sub Sliders from Country Girl in the Village
- Oven-Fried Catfish Fingers with Mango-Chili Dip from Pescetarian Journal
- Pigs in Sleeping Bags from Comfy Cuisine
- Turkey Sliders with Roasted Tomatoes from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Vegan “Hamburger Helper” Soup from What Smells So Good?
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Desserts:
- Shortbread Brownies from Baker Street
- Smores Blossom Cookies from Chocolate Moosey
- Sweet Little Pastries from Happy Baking Days
- Sweet Potato Cake Pops from Ninja Baking
- Toddler Truffles from In the Kitchen with Audrey
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Tablescape: 10 Tips For A Winning Superbowl Buffet Table from An Appealing Plan
Now that is one feast for sure! I’m sure you found a whole bunch of recipes to make for your next party. Be sure to bookmark this post so you can reference it easily. It is a keeper list for sure.
What is your favorite party food? Is there one you always make when entertaining or to take to a party? I have several and these muffuletta skewers are in my make often list along with pimento cheese balls and stuffed mushrooms. I’m so ready for a party, how about you?
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Muffuletta Skewers
Ingredients
- 3 to 5 slices Deli-style smoked ham
- 3 to 5 slices Deli-style provolone cheese
- 3 to 5 slices Deli-style Genoa salami
- Pepperoncini peppers
- Roasted red bell peppers sliced into 1-inch pieces
- Kalamata olives
- Cocktail onions
- Pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives
- Red wine vinegar
- Olive oil
Instructions
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Layer 1 slice each of the ham, cheese, and salami. Roll up tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour. Slice each roll into bite-size pieces.
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Thread skewers with the pepperoncini, roasted red bell pepper, kalamata olive, cocktail onion, meat-and-cheese roll, another roasted red bell pepper, and Spanish olive.
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Place skewers in a baking dish. Drizzle with red wine vinegar and olive oil. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Transfer skewers to a serving platter and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
A recipe for muffuletta skewers. All the ingredients and flavors inside a muffuletta (aka muffuletta) sandwich on a stick. Great appetizer for game day or occasion.
Recipe adapted from one featured in a Southern Living magazine many years ago. I can’t find a link to it and I tore the page out of the magazine to keep in my recipe book so I don’t know which month/year it was featured.
Lyn @LovelyPantry says
Ooh, Renee. These look rather posh! So elegantly presented.
Renee says
Thanks Lyn!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
It´s the perfect way to avoid the carbs and get the amazing combination of flavors from a muffuletta (I love that word!). Gorgeous appetizers Renée! Have a great sunday!
Renee says
Thank you Paula! It is a great carb-free appetizer.
Liz says
These are gorgeous, Renee! Perfect for a NO Super Bowl!!!!
Renee says
Thanks Liz!
Nicole @ Daily Dish Recipes says
Renee these are beautiful. Oh my goodness, I cannot get over how pretty they are!
All my favorite things on a skewer, you just can’t get any better than that!
Great recipe!
Renee says
Thank you Nicole! They are very colorful and pretty (tasty too!).
Shannon @VillageGirlBlog says
Perfect party food! So good and easy to make ahead of time. Yum!
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
Okay, these are my dream skewer. Just letting you know.
Renee says
Thanks Jen! I’m glad to know that about these skewers and how much you like them.
Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says
Neat and all in order, gorgeous snack skewers Renee. It’s a brilliant idea, I imagine it would make a great new years treat too. =) Thanks for sharing!
Renee says
Thanks Helene! I agree – they would make a great New Year’s treat.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
This is perfect! I haven’t had an antipasto salad in forever and i love that it is on a stick!!!
Renee says
Thanks Jennifer! Food on a stick can be so much fun and handy too.
[email protected] says
Thanks for sharing such an amazing recipe of your own and other bloggers. Next year, I’ve got to start planning a few weeks ahead so I can tackle some of the dishes. Get it? Tackle! I crack myself up sometimes.
Renee says
Tackle – how funny and fitting for this post!
Katie says
I LOVE this idea! The presentation is gorgeous and the components are tasty!
Renee says
Thanks Katie!
Beate says
Such a fantastic idea, Renee! I love everything on the skewer and the idea to serve on top of greens is just genius! I want to go party with you 🙂
Renee says
I need to make a few more just so I can have the salad. I’ll take a photo of it too.
Stacy says
Since I am originally from Louisiana and have relatives that live in New Orleans, I’ve known a muffuletta or three and I couldn’t imagine what you were making when I saw the name of your post. I actually spent a few minutes contemplating how you were going to slice one up and skewer it. But it’s all clear now and what a great idea! These are beautiful, healthy and they’ve got to be tasty!
Renee says
It would be hard to skewer pieces of a sandwich. I’m glad I got your curiosity up. And yes, they are very tasty.
Alaiyo Kiasi says
Gorgeous appetizers, and so easy! The repetition of foods and textures on the skewers is what makes this dish one that you can’t take your eyes (or surely your hands) off of!
Renee says
Thanks Alaiyo! It is a nice combo of textures and colors on a platter. A feast for the eyes and the tummy.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Renee, I love everything about these. Such an awesome game-day snack.
Renee says
Thank you Jennie!
Susan 30A EATS says
I love the olive salad on Muffaletta’s from Central Grocery in New Orlean’s, and this is a perfect, low-carb friendly snack for Game Day! #SundaySupper
Renee says
I have always wanted to have one of the muffulettas from Central Grocery. One day I’ll get to New Orleans and be sure to get one.
Terry says
Fun…and could be adapted for any meats. I have the ingredients for these handy most of the time anyway.
Renee says
Very true they are adaptable. There are lots of possibilities for the skewers.
Tara says
Great idea, so colorful and tasty!!
Renee says
Thanks Tara!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Pinned these, because I totally have to make them for a party! So many ingredients that I never would have eaten several years ago, but now love!
Renee says
Thank you so much for pinning them Brianne. I’m the same way with the ingredients. Years ago I would not have touched most of them. Now I enjoy all of them.
Katy says
These are so pretty, the perfect party-piece!
Renee says
Thanks Katy!
Soni says
Oooh these look like the perfect fun food to serve at any party!Love how easy it is to assemble and tastes delish 🙂
Renee says
Yes, very easy to assemble and they can be as big or as little as you want. Great make-ahead appetizer.
Hezzi-D says
These are beautiful and a great way to serve this lovely dish!
Renee says
Thank you so much!
Momma's Meals says
What a wonderful stick of goodness right there! Gosh I love your pics!
Renee says
Thank you very much for your kind words about my photos. You made my day!
kathia says
Looks so pretty and yummy.
Renee says
Thanks Kathia!
Sarah says
That’s such a cool idea
Renee says
Thank you Sarah!
Kim Bee says
I dig anything skewered. It’s just fun party food. I like to refer to them as food on stabby, pointy things. Always makes me giggle for some reason.
Renee says
Yea, you have to be careful when you are working with skewers. They are quite stabby pointy things. They are fun too and probably what makes you smile.
Tiffany says
These look so easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Renee says
Thanks Tiffany! I’ve been wanting to share the recipe for a while. I figured a New Orleans event would be a good one for it. Plus it being game day foods and such.
Susan says
Love this! Such a great idea and easier than making a bunch of sandwiches.
Renee says
It sure is. Plus it is a great side in case you have some sandwiches. Better than a pickle slice.
The Ninja Baker says
Sophisticated and clean. The ideal pass around food at a Super Bowl party or late night gathering with friends. And of course, as usual, your photography is perfect, Renee.
P.s. Appreciate the education on a muffuletta.
Renee says
Thanks Kim! You are so kind. You have to try a real muffuletta sandwich. They are so good.
Megan says
I love muffuletta’s. They remind me of being in NOLA, strolling the streets and eating my face off. This is such a great recipe to make at home.
Renee says
NOLA is quite the eating town (and some drinking too). Great restaurants and the home of the original muffuletta. I really need to get there soon.
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
These look beautiful. I’ve never had muffuletta, but I’ve been wanting to try making one. They look like such an epic sandwich.
Renee says
A muffuletta is an epic sandwich. Even my husband who does not like olives will eat one. Make one soon and see how good it is.
Lane @ Supper for a Steal says
Love these little skewers! The perfect low carb version of a muffuletta.
Renee says
Low carb for sure! Who needs bread with all that goodness.
Anne @ Webicurean says
Yum! I love the salad idea too! I use The Olive Pit’s muffuletta in my salads all the time–it’s like a secret ingredient!
Renee says
Yes, next time I’m making these a salad will be involved too. I think it would be a fabulous first course for a dinner party, especially a New Orleans cuisine one.
Linda | The Urban Mrs says
What a lovely presentation! And all the ingredients look very fresh and inviting.
Renee says
Thanks Linda!
Carla says
I love the idea of these skewers! It’s the lazy moose way of putting something together when you don’t feel like making actual sandwiches 😉 My parents would love these, especially with the meats and peppercini.
Renee says
Thank you Carla. It does take a little time to skewer all the ingredients. It’s still easier than making sandwiches.
Cindys Recipes says
Fast and easy, Renee! Works for me!
Renee says
Thank you Cindy!
amy @ fearless homemaker says
Even though the superbowl’s over, these still look fantastic! I was just telling my husband the other night how I hadn’t had a muffaletta in years but reeeeallly want one. These look like a great spin on the traditional sandwich.
Renee says
Thanks Amy!
Sunithi says
These look and sound gorgeous. I would just eat one of two of these for dinner. Very creative and beautiful pics !
Renee says
Thank you Sue!
Katherine G says
These look so delicious.
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite says
This is such a clever de-constructed way to serve a muffuletta as an appetizer. Love it!
Renee says
Thanks Laura!
Julie says
I’m making these for Mardi Gras this year. Any reason not to make them the night before and store covered in the refrigerator?
Renee says
I would wait to put the dressing on them on the day your are serving them and only chill the skewers overnight.
Mary says
Does this recipe make 9 skewers as shown in your photo?
Katie Moseman says
It will make at least nine, using the quantities of deli meat in the recipe. You can easily scale it up with more slices if needed.