Big Jake Recipe

Name: Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shops Big Jake Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz sliced roasted turkey breast; 4 oz cream cheese (full fat), softened; 1 whole ripe avocado; 2 slices sliced cheddar cheese; 4 slices dill pickle, thinly sliced; 4 slices tomato, medium, thinly sliced; 6 rings red onion, thinly sliced; 2 leaves lettuce (green leaf or romaine); 2 slices bread (your choice: sourdough, ciabatta, or multigrain); 1 tbs mayonnaise; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp lemon juice; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.125 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 slices bacon, cooked; 4 rings pepperoncini or banana peppers, sliced; 2 tbs avocado mash extra

Inspired by Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop

Time15m

Serves1

Turkey Breast, Cream Cheese, Avocado + “The Works”

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Ingredients

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Sandwich

8 oz sliced roasted turkey breast

4 oz cream cheese (full fat), softened

1 whole ripe avocado

2 slices sliced cheddar cheese

4 slices dill pickle, thinly sliced

4 slices tomato, medium, thinly sliced

6 rings Red onion, thinly sliced

2 leaves lettuce (green leaf or romaine)

2 slices bread (your choice: sourdough, ciabatta, or multigrain)

Spread & Seasoning

1 tbs Mayonnaise

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp ReaLemon lemon juice

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes

Optional Add-ins

2 slices bacon, cooked

4 rings pepperoncini or banana peppers, sliced

2 tbs avocado mash extra

Method

Prepare Spread & Avocado

Make the cream cheese spread

In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, half the salt (0.25 tsp) and half the pepper (0.125 tsp). Stir until smooth and spreadable. If the cream cheese is very stiff, microwave in 5–10 second bursts until pliable.

Prepare avocado

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add the remaining salt and pepper and mash lightly with a fork until slightly chunky. Reserve about 2 tablespoons for extra spread if using; otherwise keep all mashed avocado for the sandwich.

Assemble Sandwich

Toast the bread slices if desired: lightly toast 2 slices until golden (about 1–2 minutes) to add structure and prevent sogginess.

Spread about half of the cream cheese mixture evenly on one slice of bread. On the other slice spread the mashed avocado (all or about 2 tablespoons if you reserved extra).

Layer the sliced roasted turkey evenly over the cream cheese–topped slice, arranging so the meat covers the bread (about 8 oz).

Place the sliced cheddar cheese on top of the turkey. If you prefer warm melted cheese, place the open sandwich under a broiler for 30–60 seconds until the cheese just begins to melt (watch carefully).

Add tomato slices, red onion rings, dill pickle slices, and lettuce on top of the cheese in that order to distribute moisture and flavor. Scatter red pepper flakes over the tomato for a subtle heat and sprinkle remaining salt and pepper if desired.

If using optional bacon or pepperoncini, add them now. Close the sandwich with the avocado-spread slice of bread.

Press gently, cut the sandwich in half on the diagonal or down the middle, and serve immediately. If making ahead, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 6 hours; add tomato and lettuce just before serving to avoid sogginess.