Turkey Focaccia Club W/ Special Cranberry Mayonnaise

Mareesme's Note:

I just have to share this recipe, printed in TOH by Judy Wilson. It is a must-have for leftover turkey after-Thanksgiving or, for that matter, anytime by using store-bought sliced turkey breast. I would have this for dinner on chilly nights with a bowl of steaming soup and a fruit salad.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Cranberry Nut Mayonnaise

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon honey

Sandwich

• 1 loaf focaccia bread
• 3 lettuce leaves
• ½ lb thinly-sliced cooked turkey
• ¼ lb gouda cheese , sliced
• 8 slices tomatoes
• 6 bacon , strips cooked

Directions:

1. In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, mustard, pecans and honey.
2. Cut bread in half horizontally, then spread both sides with cranberry pecan mayonnaise.
3. Layer with lettuce, turkey cheese, tomato and bacon.
4. Replace bread top, cut into wedges and enjoy!

Reviews

[newmama]

I saw this and was so excited to make it with my turkey leftovers. However, I didn't have all of the stuff so I improvised- a lot. I made the mayonnaise as written- it is WONDERFUL! I used country bread, swiss cheese and lettuce. I wish I had bacon. I grilled it like a grilled cheese and it was great. Thanks! UPDATE: I had leftover mayo so I made turkey salad out of it- it was great like that too! i added more cranberry, celery and chopped walnuts with the turkey.

[JennyLynn99]

Delicious! I used cranberry sauce without the whole berries ( I just don't like the texture). It turned out great. Also, I used a good quality lunch meat. I only made 2 sandwiches, so I halved the spread. We like sauce/dressing/spreads in this house, but I still could have cut it down even more. We simply used it the next day for more sandwiches, but it does make a lot. Thanks for a wonderful, barely-any-cooking, I-can't-wait-until-Thanksgiving sandwich!