RestaurantsMain Street Cafe & Bakery (Ankeny)Toasted Turkey Club Recipe

Toasted Turkey Club Recipe

Time35m
Serves4

Chipotle Mayo, Roasted Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, & Onion on a Croissant

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Ingredients

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Sandwich

Method

Chipotle Mayo

1

Make sauce

In a small bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk until smooth and taste; adjust heat (add more chipotle) or acidity (add more lime) as desired. Refrigerate while assembling sandwiches to let flavors meld, at least 10 minutes.

Sandwich prep & cook

2

Cook bacon

Cook 8 slices of bacon until crisp using your preferred method: in a skillet over medium heat (turning occasionally) for about 8–12 minutes, or in the oven on a baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm or reheat briefly before assembling.

3

Prep produce and cheese

While bacon cooks, thinly slice 1 small red onion and 1 medium tomato into 1/4" rounds. Wash and dry 8 lettuce leaves. Separate 4 slices of cheddar cheese. Arrange sliced roasted turkey so you can layer roughly 3 oz (about 3 slices or a small pile) per sandwich.

4

Prepare croissants

Slice each croissant horizontally. Lightly butter cut faces with the softened unsalted butter. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place croissant halves cut-side down in the skillet and toast 1–2 minutes until golden and lightly crisped. Remove from heat.

5

Assemble sandwiches

Spread about 1.5 tablespoons of the chipotle mayo onto both the top and bottom halves of each toasted croissant. On the bottom half, layer 3 oz roasted turkey, 1 slice of cheddar, 2 slices of tomato (or enough to cover), 2 slices of cooked bacon, 2 lettuce leaves, and a few thin rings of red onion. Top with the croissant top half spread with mayo. Repeat for remaining sandwiches.

6

Optional final toasting

If you prefer the cheese melted and the sandwich warmed through, place assembled sandwiches back in the skillet over low heat, cover loosely with a lid for 1–2 minutes until cheese softens, or put on a sheet pan under a broiler for 30–60 seconds—watch closely to avoid burning.

7

Serve

Cut each sandwich in half on a slight diagonal if desired. Serve immediately with extra chipotle mayo on the side.