How to Make a Turkey Cobb Sandwich

A Turkey Cobb Sandwich is a delicious and hearty way to use leftover turkey. It’s essentially a sandwich version of the classic Cobb salad, featuring a combination of turkey, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, and other fresh ingredients. Here’s a detailed recipe for you:

Turkey Cobb Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups leftover turkey, sliced or shredded
• 4 slices of bacon, cooked until crispy
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup mixed greens (lettuce, arugula, or spinach)
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 4 slices of sourdough or whole grain bread
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   • Cook the bacon until crispy, then drain on paper towels and break into pieces.
   • Hard-boil the eggs, then peel and slice them.
   • Slice the avocado and tomato.
   • If your leftover turkey is in large pieces, slice or shred it to your preference.
2. Mix the Spread:
   • In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard together. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
3. Assemble the Sandwich:
   • Lightly toast the bread slices if desired.
   • Spread the mayonnaise and mustard mixture on one side of each bread slice.
   • Layer the bottom slice of bread with mixed greens.
   • Add the sliced or shredded turkey on top of the greens.
   • Place the bacon pieces over the turkey.
   • Add the sliced avocado and then the hard-boiled egg slices.
   • Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles over the top.
   • Add the tomato slices as the final layer.
   • Top with the second slice of bread, spread side down.
4. Serve:
   • Press the sandwich gently to hold everything together.
   • Cut the sandwich in half if desired, and serve immediately.

Tips:

• For added flavor, you can lightly toast the bread slices in the bacon drippings.
• Feel free to add or substitute other ingredients, such as red onion slices, cucumber, or a different type of cheese.
• This sandwich pairs wonderfully with a side of potato chips or a simple salad.

Enjoy your Turkey Cobb Sandwich! It’s a delightful way to repurpose your leftover turkey into a gourmet meal.