Description

A vibrant and hearty Picnic Pizza Cob Loaf filled with layers of cheese, meat, vegetables, and herbs inside a crusty sourdough loaf. Perfect for picnics, parties, or gatherings — it’s easy to prepare ahead and slice for sharing.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp Fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped

2 Garlic cloves, crushed

605 g Wholemeal sourdough cob loaf

100 g Chargrilled red capsicum

4 Cheddar cheese slices

20 g Baby spinach

100 g Halal deli meat, thinly sliced

2 cups Marinated green olives, pitted and halved

1 cup Fresh basil leaves, loosely packed

1 1/2 cups Semi-dried tomatoes, drained

Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Place olive oil, rosemary, and garlic in a small frying pan over low heat. Cook gently for 5 minutes until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
Slice about 4 cm off the top of the cob loaf and hollow out the centre, leaving a 1.5 cm crust.
Brush the inside of the loaf and the underside of the lid with the rosemary oil mixture.
Layer the fillings inside the loaf: chargrilled red capsicum, cheddar cheese slices, baby spinach, deli meat, olives, basil leaves, and semi-dried tomatoes.
Replace the top of the loaf, press down gently, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
Place the loaf on a plate, top with another plate and weigh down with two cans. Refrigerate overnight to compress and allow flavours to develop.
Before serving, unwrap the loaf, slice into wedges, and serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

Use a dense cob loaf like sourdough to prevent sogginess.

Add layers of roasted zucchini, grilled eggplant, or artichoke hearts for extra flavour.

Include chili flakes or chili oil for a spicier version.

Replace cheddar with mozzarella or provolone for a classic pizza taste.

Brush the inside of the loaf with rosemary oil to seal it and keep it crisp.

Store wrapped in the fridge for up to 2 days. Serve chilled or warm gently in the oven before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 wedge (approx. 250g)
Calories: 520
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 55mg