Leftover Smoked Turkey Sandwich
These easy sandwiches use leftover smoked turkey, chopped and covered in bbq sauce for a totally delicious, and a little bit messy, meal!
Servings: 6
Calories: 562kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 lbs smoked turkey leftovers picked over and chopped
- 1 onion minced
- 1 red pepper stemmed, seeded and minced
- 1 - 2 cups your favorite Head Country Bar-B-Que Sauce
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 9 slices colby jack cheese
- fresh arugula for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, heat the turkey through.2 tbsp canola oil, 2 lbs smoked turkey leftovers
- Remove from pan and saute the onion and pepper until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.1 onion, 1 red pepper
- Add the turkey back to the pan and toss it all with the Head Country Bar-b-Cue sauce.1 - 2 cups your favorite Head Country Bar-B-Que Sauce
- Meanwhile, split and toast the rolls.6 hoagie rolls
- Fill each roll evenly with the turkey mixture.
- Cut the cheese into strips and cover each layering up as desired.9 slices colby jack cheese
- Place the sandwiches onto a baking sheet and toast once again, until the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh arugula for serving.fresh arugula for garnish
- See notes on tailgating or campfire prep for this recipe
Notes
To make this recipe for campfire or tailgating:
- mix the turkey with the sauteed veggies and sauce ahead of time and chill.
- Stuff each hoagie roll with the filling and top with cheese.
- Wrap in foil tightly for transport.
- Grill over coals, in foil, until the leftover smoked turkey sandwich is heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Use the foil wrapper to keep hands clean while enjoying!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1085IU | Vitamin C: 26.6mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 12.4mg