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Variety Sandwich Box Recipe

Inspired by Flying Star Cafe

Time1h 15m

Serves16

An assortment of 16 individually wrapped Flying Star half sandwiches, each on fresh bread. Turkey Club*, Beef & Cheddar*, Protein Packed Bagel*, and Superstar BLT*.

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Ingredients

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Turkey Club (makes 4 half-sandwiches)

8 oz sliced turkey breast (deli)

8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp

1 each tomato, thinly sliced

8 leaves leaf lettuce (or romaine leaves), washed and dried

1/2 cups Mayonnaise

2 tbs Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

1/4 tsp kosher salt

8 slices sliced white or whole wheat sandwich bread

2 tbs butter (optional, for grilling bread)

Beef & Cheddar (makes 4 half-sandwiches)

8 oz roast beef, thinly sliced

4 slices sharp cheddar cheese, sliced

1/4 each red onion, very thinly sliced

2 tbs spicy brown mustard

1/4 cups Mayonnaise

1/2 cups pickles, sliced (optional)

4 rolls sliced ciabatta or sandwich rolls (cut to make 4 halves)

1 tbs butter (optional, for toasting rolls)

Protein Packed Bagel (makes 4 half-bagel sandwiches - 2 whole bagels halved)

2 each whole grain bagels

3/4 cups cream cheese, light or regular

4 each hard-boiled eggs, sliced

4 oz smoked salmon or thin-sliced turkey (optional alternate protein)

1 cups baby spinach leaves

1 tsp capers (optional, for smoked salmon option)

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/8 tsp Celtic sea salt

Superstar BLT (makes 4 half-sandwiches)

8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp

2 each tomato, thickly sliced

8 leaves leaf lettuce (butter or green leaf)

1 each avocado, sliced (optional for 'Superstar')

1/2 cups Mayonnaise

8 slices sliced multigrain or sourdough bread

1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

1/4 tsp kosher salt

Packaging & Wrapping

16 each plastic wrap or sandwich paper for individual wrapping

16 each labels (to mark sandwich type)

1 each insulated catering box or tray

Method

Turkey Club (4 half-sandwiches)

Prepare bread and condiments

If desired, lightly toast 8 slices of bread or butter and grill them in a skillet until golden. Allow to cool slightly. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, dijon mustard, kosher salt and black pepper; taste and adjust seasoning.

Assemble sandwiches

Spread a thin layer of the mayo-mustard on one slice of bread and the other slice for each half-sandwich. Layer 2 oz sliced turkey per half (about 2 oz per half), then 2 slices of bacon, a leaf of lettuce and 2–3 tomato slices. Top with remaining bread slice. Repeat to make 4 halves.

Wrap each half individually with plastic wrap or sandwich paper and label 'Turkey Club'. Refrigerate until boxed.

Beef & Cheddar (4 half-sandwiches)

Prepare rolls and condiments

If preferred, split rolls and lightly butter interior and toast under broiler or in a skillet. Spread spicy brown mustard and a thin layer of mayonnaise on each roll interior.

Assemble sandwiches

Place about 2 oz roast beef per half on bottom roll, top with a slice of sharp cheddar and a few very thin red onion rings and optional pickle slices. Close with roll top. Repeat to make 4 halves.

Individually wrap each half, label 'Beef & Cheddar' and refrigerate.

Protein Packed Bagel (4 half-bagel sandwiches)

Prepare bagels

Slice bagels in half and lightly toast if desired. Spread approximately 2 tbs cream cheese on each bagel half (total ~0.75 cup divided across 4 halves).

Add proteins and greens

On each cream cheese–topped half, layer 1 sliced hard-boiled egg (use 1 egg per half; if using 4 eggs total you can place one or halve slices to distribute), add about 1 oz smoked salmon or sliced turkey if using, and a small handful (~1/4 cup) baby spinach. Sprinkle capers only if using smoked salmon, then season with a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper.

Close bagel halves, wrap individually, label 'Protein Packed Bagel' and store chilled.

Superstar BLT (4 half-sandwiches)

Prepare bread and condiments

Lightly toast 8 slices of bread if desired. Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice. Slice avocado thinly just before assembly to avoid browning.

Assemble sandwiches

On the mayo-coated slice, place 2 slices of cooked bacon, a leaf of lettuce, 2–3 tomato slices, and 2–3 avocado slices (for ‘Superstar’ upgrade). Season tomato and avocado with a small pinch of salt and a grind of pepper. Top with the other bread slice. Repeat to make 4 halves.

Individually wrap each half, label 'Superstar BLT' and refrigerate.

Packaging & Final Steps

Arrange the 16 individually wrapped half-sandwiches in the insulated catering box. Place labels so recipients can easily identify types. Keep chilled with gel packs if delivery or holding for more than 30 minutes. Serve within 24 hours for best freshness.

If transporting for longer than 2 hours, use sufficient refrigeration and ensure temperature stays below 40°F (4°C).