Panera Turkey Bacon Bravo Style Sandwich
Sweet and tangy, meaty and smoky, the turkey bacon bravo is simply an awesome sandwich. Smoked cheese, meats, lettuce, tomato and a signature house dressing are layered between thick slices of fresh tomato basil bread.Paner
Nobody does lunch like Panera – I always drool over my friends’ plates and bowls while I sadly sip my hot tea and dream about being able to order something from their bakery. This sandwich is part of my quest to replicate the Panera experience at home. Using high quality ingredients, some sleuthing from old Panera cookbooks, and a bit of ingenuity, this gluten free version of their famous turkey bacon bravo is definitely worth the work (and wait!)!
ingredients
PANERA STYLE SAUCE
- 1/2 c ketchup
- 1 c mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp dried mustard (such as Colman’s)
- 1 dash Tabasco Sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
SANDWICH INGREDIENTS
- 2 slices Panera Style tomato basil bread, sliced about 1/2 inch thick
- 2 tbsp Panera Style Sauce (above)
- 2 slices thick cut bacon, cooked until crisp
- 1 slice smoked gouda cheese
- 4 ounces turkey, cut thin
- 3 to 3 slices tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 leaf green leaf lettuce, torn into sandwich size pieces
instructions
Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients, blending well until thoroughly combined. Set aside for at least an hour to combine, preferably overnight.
Make the Sandwich: Spread one tablespoon of sauce on each side of the sandwich. Layer the sandwich in the following order: bread, sauce, lettuce, tomato, turkey, cheese, bacon, sauce, bread. Cut with a very sharp knife down the middle and serve with chips, soup or an apple.