Turkey And Smoked Mozzarella Sandwich Recipes

TURKEY AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat a griddle or cast iron skillet. Spread each side of split roll with pesto or tapenade. Layer some turkey and cheese on one half of roll and top with other half.
• Add a couple of teaspoonfuls of butter to skillet and add roll. Top with aluminum foil, put heavy weight on top and cook the sandwich, weighted down, slowly for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn sandwich over, add a couple more teaspoonfuls of butter to skillet and cook weighted down until cheese has melted--another minute or so. Serve hot and eat with knife and fork. Serve with Fennel and Roasted Pepper Salad below.

SMOKED TURKEY, MOZZARELLA, AND BLACKBERRY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, add the first 4 ingredients; toss to combine and let set for 30 minutes.
• Lay turkey and cheese slices on 6 bread slices.
• Spoon blackberry mixture over cheese.
• Sprinkle with minced sage and top with remaining bread slices to make sandwiches.

WARM TURKEY, TOMATILLO, AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA PITA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• Split pita loaves horizontally to create 4 rounds.
• Discard husks from tomatillos and rinse under warm water. Chop tomatillos and in a blender purée with jalapeño, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth. In a small saucepan cook purée over moderate heat, stirring, until thickened, about 4 minutes.
• Spread 1/4 tomatillo purée on rough side of each pita round. Arrange 2 pita rounds on a baking sheet and top evenly with turkey, roasted pepper, mozzarella, and coriander. Top with remaining pita rounds, tomatillo sides down. Brush tops of sandwiches with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake sandwiches in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until cheese is slightly melted and tops of pitas are golden brown.
• Cut sandwiches into wedges if desired.