Turkey Bird Sandwich
Grilled crisp with a parmesan crust, a Turkey Bird Sandwich is so good. Easy to assemble it makes great use of turkey leftovers, but deli meat works too.
Ingredients
- 8 slices French bread I prefer sourdough, but use what you like. You could even use a thick sliced white or wheat bread
- 1 pound about sliced turkey breast meat best from leftover turkey but deli meat will work too
- 1 - 2 cans roasted chilies such as Ortega, cut in half to open them up, and patted dry
- 1 - 2 large tomatoes thinly sliced
- 4 slices reduced-fat Swiss or cheddar cheese or more ( if you prefer, you can use American, pepper Jack, or any other melting cheese)
- 8 slices crisply cooked bacon
- Softened butter about 1 to 2 tablespoons
- ¼ to ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese optional but oh, so good
Instructions
- Place the bread on a clean surface, layer one side with the turkey, cover with the chilies, tomato slices, bacon, and cheese. Close to make a sandwich.
- Butter both outsides of the bread with the softened butter. Sprinkle one or both sides with the parmesan cheese.
- Heat a skillet, grill pan or panini press to high. Put the sandwiches on and cook until lightly browned (place a plate on the top if cooking in a skillet or griddle to form a press); when browned, turn and repeat on the other side. Cut in half and serve.
- LindySez If making this sandwich with the optional parmesan crust, it is best to make it in a flat-surfaced not ridged pan as this will keep the cheese evenly cooked on the outside of the bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gSodium: 1523mgFiber: 2gCholesterol: 109mgCalories: 587kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 10gFat: 20gProtein: 68gCarbohydrates: 33g
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