Anytime I find myself at Panera Bread, I order a Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich. Sometimes I get a half sandwich and half Asian Salad {I know, strange combination}, other times I get the full sandwich with a bag of kettle chips. Yes, I am a creature of habit!! I don’t deviate from my favorites very often, LOL
Just look at that Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich, why would I want anything else? Delicious Tomato Basil Bread {recipe coming soon}, smoked turkey, smoked Gouda cheese, smoked bacon, crispy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and….this is where I go rogue! I order mine with mayonnaise. The employees cannot tell me exactly what is in the Signature Sauce….so I just go ahead and skip it. It looks and sounds a lot like Thousand Island Dressing…but no one knows for sure. Better safe than sorry for someone like me who is allergic to MSG!!
I am making this sandwich now so everyone can save the recipe and have it ready to use up all of that leftover Thanksgiving turkey!! Your family will love you. 🙂
If you purchase your tomato basil bread from Panera, have them slice it for you. If you make your own {after I post the recipe}, slice your bread in 1/2-inch slices and spread with mayonnaise, or your favorite sandwich spread.
Top with sliced turkey, two slices of Gouda, and two slices of crispy bacon…..
Then top with two leaves of green leaf lettuce, and two tomato slices…..
I am still trying to add more tomato flavor to the bread, and maybe get it to be more red instead of orange? It is not quite perfect yet…but it’s really close.
Notes:
- Everyone knows this sandwich by the tomato basil bread, but sourdough and ciabatta are delicious as well.
- Each brand slices their Gouda differently. In Iowa I would use one large slice, here in Arizona I have to use two small slices. Use as many as you like!
- No, the top of my bread is not burnt. I tried to get that sticky, sweet tomato crust by brushing the loaf with a tomato/oil/water combination….but it didn’t work out the way I planned. That is why you are getting the sandwich recipe before the bread recipe, LOL
Speaking of ciabatta, check out this Turkey on Ciabatta with Sun-dried Tomato Aioli…..
For something more sweet than savory, you need to try this Turkey Apple Panini with apple butter…Yum!!
And my other all-time favorite, Turkey Croissant Sandwich…..
Now you will be well nourished for a full day of Black Friday Shopping….or ready for a quick dinner tomorrow night, LOL
Enjoy!!
Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 thick slices tomato basil bread
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise or other sandwich spread
- 4 ounces sliced, smoked or leftover turkey
- 2 slices Gouda cheese
- 2 slices crispy smoked bacon
- 2 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 2 thin tomato slices
Instructions
- If you purchase your tomato basil bread from Panera, have them slice it for you. If you make your own, slice your bread in 1/2-inch slices and spread with mayonnaise, or your favorite sandwich spread.
- Top with sliced turkey, two slices of Gouda, and two slices of crispy bacon.
- Then top with two leaves of green leaf lettuce, and two tomato slices. Slice and serve.
This recipe will be partying at these link parties!
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