Turkey Pesto Sandwich With Crispy Bacon

a sandwich with turkey, tomato, bacon, and pesto on a white board with condiments and lettuce.

5 from 2 ratings

Turkey Pesto Sandwich With Crispy Bacon

This easy recipe for a turkey pesto sandwich with crispy bacon is a delicious and simple way to use up leftover turkey. This recipe creates a new and cozy meal with turkey and pesto that the whole family will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: leftover turkey sandwich, thanksgiving leftovers sandwich, thanksgiving sandwich, turkey pesto sandwich

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tsp pesto
1 tsp mayo
2 slices focaccia bread, leftover rolls, or leftover biscuits
1 tsp olive oil
2 slices leftover turkey
1 slice provolone {or more!}
2 slices tomato
2 slices bacon {cooked}
handful of greens {butter lettuce or arugula are great}

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix pesto and mayo until combined. Set aside.
1 tsp pesto, 1 tsp mayo
Preheat cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Brush 2 slices of Focaccia bread with olive oil on 1 side on each slice.
2 slices focaccia bread, leftover rolls, or leftover biscuits, 1 tsp olive oil
Place bread, olive oil side down on the cast iron skillet, and toast until bread is lightly-browned.
Spread pesto mayo over the toasted sides of both slices.
Top 1 slice of the toasted bread with provolone, turkey, tomato, bacon, and greens. Place the other side of bread on top.
2 slices leftover turkey, 1 slice provolone, 2 slices tomato, 2 slices bacon, handful of greens
Return the sandwich to the cast iron skillet over medium-low heat and toast until the provolone is getting melty and the turkey is warmed through.

Notes

No leftover turkey? Feel free to use leftover roast chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken.
This recipe is for one leftover turkey sandwich, but it's easy to increase the ingredients for making multiple sandwiches.

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