Mediterranean loaf

Description:
A delicious lovely looking shareable savoury treat with Parma ham, brie cheese and roasted red peppers.

Main ingredients:
Dairy, Cheese, Pork, Vegetables, Oil, Bread, Herbs

Cuisine:
Picnics

Ingredients:
2 tbsp pesto
4 tbsp mayonnaise
100g roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
50g sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped
Small handful fresh basil, chopped
1 medium round sourdough loaf or cob loaf
85g Parma ham
100g sliced Emmental or Gruyere cheese
200g brie
100g sliced salami
½ cucumber, thinly sliced
4 leaves little gem lettuce

Method:
In a small bowl, combine the pesto and mayonnaise together.
Mix together the peppers, sundried tomatoes, basil and season well with salt and pepper.
Cut the loaf in half horizontally, then remove most of the dough from inside so the filling can fit inside.
Spread the pesto mayonnaise inside both pieces of the loaf and layer with the peppers, tomato mixture, ham, Emmental or Gruyere, brie, salami, cucumber and little gem leaves.
Replace the top of the loaf, press together gently and wrap tightly in cling film then chill for 1.5 hours.
Cut into wedges to serve.

Serves: 10
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Type: Party Food, Easy, Sandwich
Level of Difficulty: Easy