Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe CaféThe Empire Chef Recipe

The Empire Chef Recipe

Inspired by The Café
Time30m
Serves4

Sliced turkey breast, baked ham, swiss and cheddar cheese, red onion, cucumber, carrots, tomato, bacon.

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Ingredients

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Meats

Cheeses

Vegetables

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and slice the cucumber, carrots, and tomato. Thinly slice the red onion.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Once done, transfer to a paper towel to drain excess grease.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Cheeses

    Slice the Swiss and cheddar cheese into even pieces or use pre-sliced cheese.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 4

    Layer the Meats

    On a large serving plate or sandwich board, start by layering the sliced turkey breast and baked ham.

  2. 5

    Add the Cheeses

    Place the slices of Swiss cheese followed by cheddar cheese on top of the meats.

  3. 6

    Add the Vegetables

    Top the cheese with the sliced red onion, cucumber, carrots, and tomato.

  4. 7

    Finish with Bacon

    Crumble the cooked bacon over the top of the assembled ingredients.

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