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The Best Turkey Sandwich

Published: Jul 5, 2017 · Modified: Oct 7, 2018 by Kit · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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I am sharing my secrets to making the very best turkey sandwich. This is a lunch that I have been eating for years, and I am sure you will love it too.

The Best Turkey Sandwich Recipe

There is such satisfaction in having a simple meal that is executed perfectly. Turkey sandwiches have been a staple of my diet for years, and after lots of practice, I have learned how to make the best turkey sandwich. I started to make this sandwich when I was in college, and have worked to perfect it over the past few years.

This sandwich is made with turkey, cheddar, fresh heirloom tomatoes, bacon, mustard, and avocado mayonnaise, on an everything bagel. It is the combination of many of my favorite foods, and the flavor pairings are balanced so that you can taste every ingredient. My mouth is watering as I write this.

How to Make The Best Turkey Sandwich

In what might be considered a controversial decision, I ditched the bread and I use an everything bagel for my sandwich. Why not use a carb that is loaded with flavor? I also like the size of a bagel, it is smaller than a slice of bread and it is just the right size for lunch. It also crushes well so that you can fit the sandwich in your mouth.

Meat selection is incredibly important and I am loyal to Boar's Head brand and I always buy their Honey Maple Turkey. They aren't paying me to say this, I just want you to know. Cheese is equally important, and fortunately, my friends at Cabot Cheese send me frequent care packages of cheese. I like to use their Seriously Sharp Cheddar for my sandwiches. Thinly sliced bacon (again I like Boar's Head brand), avocado mayonnaise, and fresh tomatoes complete the sandwich.

The Best Turkey Sandwich

I have always preferred hot sandwiches. Melted cheese is better, right? I assemble the sandwich - leaving out the avocado mayonnaise, and place it in the oven for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts. During that time I mash the avocado and mayonnaise together. This step is important because slices of avocado are slippery and refuse to stay inside sandwiches. Mashing the avocado to make avocado mayo makes sure the avocado stays put.

If you want to add a little something extra, throw a sunny side up egg on the sandwich after removing it from the oven.

How to make the Best Turkey Sandwich:

The Best Turkey Sandwich

I am sharing my secrets to making the very best turkey sandwich. This is a lunch that I have been eating for years, and I am sure you will love it too.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 3 slices of Bacon
  • 2 Everything Bagels
  • 6 slices of Turkey
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • 4 slices of Heirloom Tomato
  • ½ an Avocado
  • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • Stone Ground Mustard

Instructions

  • First, you need to heat your oven so that you can prepare the bacon. Heat your oven to 375 degrees, and place three slices of bacon on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake until crispy, this will take about 12 minutes. Then blot the extra grease with a paper towel and cut each slice of bacon in half.
  • Slice your bagels if they aren't already. Start by layering 3 slices of turkey on each bagel. Add the tomatoes on top. Then add the cheese - I used Cabot's presliced cheddar which is smaller than the big slices from the deli and better suited for a bagel sandwich. I used 3 slices per sandwich.
  • Place the bagels on a parchment lined baking sheet. I bake them without putting the top of the bagel on top of the sandwich, I leave it on the side to toast. This makes it easier to add the avocado mayo and/or mustard before serving.
  • Bake the sandwiches for about 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted. While the sandwiches bake, mash the avocado and mayonnaise together. Before serving the sandwiches, add a thick layer of avocado mayonnaise. If you like you can also add some stone ground mustard. Serve immediately.

Yes, only one sandwich has the avocado spread because I was saving the other for later.

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I am sharing my secrets to making the very best turkey sandwich. This is a lunch that I have been eating for years, and I am sure you will love it too.

And if you want some more lunch recipes - here are a few of my favorites:

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Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

Chicken Taco Salad

The Ultimate Roast Beef Sandwich

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Comments

  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    July 09, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    This sandwich is making me hungry - and I just ate!! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up!
    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      July 19, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      Hahaha - guess you need a snack!
      Reply
  2. Ashley Tukiainen says

    July 10, 2017 at 8:59 am

    Sounds delicious!!!
    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      July 19, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      Thanks Ashley!
      Reply
  3. Mimi HomewithMimi says

    July 12, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    Your turkey sandwich looks delicious. Thank you for linking up at The Blogger’s Pit Stop. I’m sharing your link on social media. Carol (“Mimi”) from Home with Mimi
    Reply
  4. Miz Helen says

    July 18, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    This is a great combination for your Sandwich! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back to see us real soon! Miz Helen
    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      July 19, 2017 at 6:36 pm

      Thanks Helen - it's a combination of things I love!
      Reply
  5. Amanda says

    July 19, 2017 at 2:19 am

    I prefer using bagels over regular bread all the time and this looks like one I'll definitely have to try – thank you for linking up to last weeks Creative K Kids' Tasty Tuesday don't forget to link up to this weeks, if you haven't done so already!
    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      July 19, 2017 at 6:36 pm

      I am glad I am not the only one who prefers bagels!
      Reply
  6. Joe says

    September 20, 2018 at 12:57 am

    After reading ur life story, i was too tired to make anything!
    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      September 20, 2018 at 1:02 am

      Hi Arta! All of the text is actually about my favorite sandwich ingredients. Not a life story. If you want to ready my life story, you might want to click the "Life" section in the menu bar and read those posts ;)
      Reply

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