The Bobbie® Recipe
Discover why The Bobbie® is "The Greatest Sandwich in America". This cold sub has slow-roasted hand-pulled turkey topped with cranberry sauce, handmade stuffing, and mayo. A Thanksgiving feast in every bite!
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Ingredients
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Sandwich components
Optional garnish and add-ins
Method
Prepare rolls and mayo
- 1
Toast rolls (optional)
If you prefer a lightly toasted roll, preheat a skillet over medium heat. Split the sub rolls and spread about 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter on each cut side. Place cut-side down in the skillet and toast 1–2 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
- 2
Spread about 1 heaping tablespoon mayonnaise on the bottom half of each roll and about 1/2 tablespoon on the top half. If you like a herbed mayo, stir the finely chopped sage into the mayo before spreading.
Assemble turkey and stuffing
- 3
Toss the pulled turkey with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to season evenly. Divide the turkey evenly among the 4 rolls (about 6 oz per sandwich), mounding it on the bottom halves.
- 4
Warm the handmade stuffing gently if it is chilled: place stuffing in a microwave-safe bowl and heat 30–45 seconds until just warmed (do not overheat). Spoon 1/2 cup of stuffing on top of the turkey on each sandwich, pressing gently so the stuffing adheres to the turkey and mayo.
Add cranberry sauce and greens
- 5
Spoon cranberry sauce across the top of the stuffing layer, dividing it evenly so each sandwich gets about 1/4 cup. Spread it gently with the back of the spoon to create an even layer.
- 6
Place 2 leaves of butter lettuce or romaine on top of the cranberry layer on each sandwich to add a fresh, crisp element and to help keep the roll from getting soggy.
Optional add-ins and finishing
- 7
If using, add 2 slices of dill pickle and a few thin rings of red onion to each sandwich for extra tang and texture.
- 8
Lightly season the exposed layers with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 3/4 teaspoon black pepper distributed across the 4 sandwiches (about a light pinch each). Close the top halves of the rolls.
- 9
Press each sandwich gently for 10–15 seconds so the layers compact slightly. If serving immediately, slice sandwiches in half on a diagonal and serve. For later service, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours; let sit 10 minutes at room temperature before serving for best texture.