The Hot Bobbie® Recipe
Experience comfort food with a kick—The Hot Bobbie®! Grilled slow-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, handmade stuffing, and mayo. It's a flavorful twist on a classic favorite!
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Ingredients
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Sandwich
Homemade Stuffing (makes ~3 cups; use 1 cup for sandwich)
Method
Homemade Stuffing (prepare first)
- 1
Toast bread (if needed)
If your bread is very fresh, spread the cubes on a baking sheet and toast at 325°F (160°C) for 10–12 minutes, stirring once, until lightly dried but not browned. Cool.
- 2
Sauté aromatics
In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–8 minutes. Stir in the chopped fresh sage and parsley and cook 30 seconds more.
- 3
Combine and moisten
Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the sautéed aromatics, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Pour in about 1/2 cup chicken or turkey stock a little at a time, tossing gently, until the mixture is moist but not soggy. Taste and adjust seasoning. Use 1 cup of this stuffing for the sandwich and reserve the remainder for another use or chilling.
Assemble and Grill Sandwich
- 4
Prepare bread and mayo
Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise evenly on one side of each bread slice.
- 5
Layer components
On one mayonnaise-coated slice, arrange the sliced slow-roasted turkey (about 4 oz) in an even layer. Spoon 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce over the turkey, spreading lightly but leaving some texture. Top with 1 cup of the prepared stuffing, pressing gently to compact. If you like heat, drizzle about 1 teaspoon hot sauce over the stuffing. Grind about 1 teaspoon black pepper over the layers.
- 6
Close and butter
Place the second mayonnaise-coated slice on top, mayo side down. Spread 1 tablespoon unsalted butter over the outer face of each bread slice (both top and bottom) for grilling.
- 7
Grill sandwich
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot. Place the sandwich in the pan and cook 3–4 minutes on the first side, pressing gently with a spatula or using a grill press, until golden brown. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until the second side is golden and the stuffing is warmed through. If the bread browns too quickly before the inside is heated, lower the heat to medium-low and cover the pan briefly (30–60 seconds) to trap heat.
- 8
Rest and serve
Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board and let rest 1 minute. Cut in half on the diagonal and serve immediately, with extra cranberry sauce or hot sauce on the side if desired.