Giant Picnic Sandwich with Fig Olive Spread Recipe
The best picnic sandwiches are easy to transport. Why prepare several when you can slice & serve one giant picnic sandwich with fig olive spread recipe.
Course: Entrees, Sandwiches
Keyword: best picnic sandwiches, olive spread recipe
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 156kcal
Ingredients
Fig-Olive Filling:
8ounces Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs, stems removed
1round24 oz. sourdough, French or Italian bread, unsliced
1poundassorted sliced deli meats and cheesesturkey, ham, provolone
Instructions
Thinly slice figs. Combine with remaining filling ingredients; set aside.
Cutting horizontally, remove top third of loaf. Hollow out bottom portion of loaf, leaving a 1-inch shell. Pack filling into bottom of loaf, reserving about 3 tablespoons of liquid.
Brush liquid on cut side of top. Layer sliced meats over filling. Replace top of bread loaf. Wrap in airtight plastic bag. Place loaf upside down in refrigerator.
Weight with 5-pounds (e.g. bag of sugar) and refrigerate for 3 to 12 hours. To serve, turn up-right and cut into wedges.