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Nothing beats a simple, deli turkey sandwich. Try this easy 5-minute sandwich or one of our five different variations!
The possibilities are endless when it comes to turkey sandwiches. A platter of turkey sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food. They can be simple with just turkey and cheese, or they can be dressed up with all sorts of delicious flavor combinations.
How to Make the Best Turkey Sandwich
Bread: First start with the bread. I like to use a nice, soft, sliced, whole wheat variety. I also like using white bread (my kids’ favorite), ciabatta, flatbread, hoagie rolls, bagels, or large croissant rolls.
Condiments: Personally, I like to keep it simple with a thin layer or mayonnaise. You can also add deli mustard, yellow mustard, or even a little ranch dressing.
Cheese: Next is the cheese. Provolone, Swiss, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or Havarti are all great cheese choices.
Turkey: I like to use a simple oven roasted deli turkey for my sandwiches. I always get my turkey from the deli and get it sliced super thin, just one notch above shredded. I love having lots of layers of thin-sliced meat. It just tastes better than one or two thicker slices laying flat on the bread. Try it with honey, cajun style, maple, or peppered turkey.
Toppings: Finally, layer on your favorite toppings! Crisp lettuce and fresh tomatoes are always a popular choice! Add a little salt and pepper over the top and you have the perfect turkey sandwich!
Kick It Up A Notch With These 5 Fun Variations:
- Turkey Club – Toast your bread and add some bacon. Cut your sandwich into fourths and stack each section. Secure with toothpicks.
- Turkey Avocado – Add some sliced avocado or spread mashed avocado onto your bread slices. Add some bacon to make it a turkey-bacon avocado sandwich.
- Turkey Pesto Sandwich – Combine 2 tablespoons of fresh pesto with the mayonnaise before spreading on the bread. Add some sun-dried tomatoes for an extra flavor boost!
- Turkey-Cranberry – Swap out the mayo for some softened cream cheese and spread on a generous layer of cranberry sauce.
- Turkey Breakfast Sandwich – Heat up the turkey slices on a griddle and melt the cheese over the top. Toast the bread and place the turkey and cheese over the top. Cook or scramble an egg on the griddle and add it to your sandwich. Add the tomato (and maybe some avocado) but leave out the lettuce.
Turkey Sandwich Topping and Condiment Ideas:
- Bacon
- Avocado
- Tomato
- Lettuce
- Pickles
- Banana peppers
- Sliced red onion
- Sliced cucumber
- Oil & red wine vinegar
- Pesto
- Brown or dijon mustard
- Cranberry sauce
- Brie cheese
- Plain Greek Yogurt in place of mayo
- Fig jam & apples (like this recipe, trust me, SO GOOD)
Tip: Get Your Turkey From The Deli
Getting turkey from the deli doesn’t cost much more than getting it pre-packaged, and it tastes SO MUCH BETTER. You can choose the thickness of your slices (we like it sliced extra thin) and you can choose the EXACT amount you want. You can also usually choose from a wide variety of flavors. Most deli-counters will let you try before you buy so try them all and pick your favorite! There is no downside here!
What to Serve with Turkey Sandwiches
Looking for some winning side dishes to serve with turkey sandwiches? You can never go wrong with some potato chips and a pickle spear! My personal favorites are our famous potato salad, our fresh and easy marinated cucumbers, or our popular Hawaiian macaroni salad.
More Delicious Sandwiches to Try
- Club Sandwich on Wheat Bread
- Turkey Pinwheels
- Tea Sandwiches
- Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
- The Ultimate BLT Sandwich
- Chicken Salad Sandwich
Deli Style Turkey Sandwich
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Ingredients
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 ounces sliced or shaved deli turkey
- 2 slices Provolone cheese (or your favorite sliced cheese)
- Green leaf lettuce
- 2 slices fresh tomatoes
- salt and pepper
- additional toppings (see options above)
Instructions
- Lay out all ingredients. Spread mayonnaise on bread slices and layer one slice with sliced turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, salt and pepper, and any other additional toppings.
- Top sandwich with remaining bread slice, cut into halves, and serve. See above for more variation ideas.
i LOVE this, my kids LOVE it, my ex-wife LOVES it.
That is the best compliment! Thanks!
Nice that your ex still lets you know how she feels about the turkey sandwich. But what does your current partner think of it.
Having for dinner tonight!
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Great simple recipe! What is your favorite turkey to use when you make this sandwich? I learned the tutorial on Kaya Street Kitchen to use leftover turkey that I cooked for dinner to make sandwiches for lunch throughout the week.
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It was yummy for my tummy
I looooove this sandwich! I have had it for lunch now several days in a row because I just can’t get enough!
Simple, delicious and so satisfying. Why pay $12 for a deli sandwich when I can make it just as yummy at home for even less $! Thanks for this recipe. Next I’m trying the teriyaki chicken variation!