Mini Muffulettas Perfect For Mardi Gras Party Appetizer

sliced provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: sliced mozzarella

💰Cheaper: sliced cheddar

Mozzarella is lower in calories, while cheddar is more affordable.

sliced salami

🥗Healthier: turkey salami

💰Cheaper: sliced bologna

Turkey salami reduces fat content, while bologna is budget-friendly.

olive salad

🥗Healthier: homemade olive tapenade

💰Cheaper: chopped olives

Homemade tapenade can be healthier, while chopped olives are less expensive.

small round bread rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain rolls

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain offers more fiber, while white bread is often cheaper.

Take the Hawaiian rolls out of the packaging.

Use a serrated knife to slice the rolls apart.

Punch down the insides of the rolls to create space for filling.

Drain the olive salad mix and place a little in each roll.

Layer thinly sliced ham onto the olive salad in the rolls.

Optionally, add thinly sliced turkey instead of ham.

Add a generous amount of pre-bought Italian shredded cheese on top of the meats.

Place the tops back on the rolls to close them.

Optionally, bake the assembled rolls at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese melts.

Store the assembled rolls in a ziplock bag for freezing, if desired.

Reheat frozen rolls in the microwave or oven when ready to serve.

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