The Big Bird Recipe

Name: The Big Bird
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 loaf French bread, split lengthwise; 1/4 lb smoked turkey (thinly sliced); 3 -4 slices bacon, cooked and drained; 1/2 medium maui onions (minced) or 1/2 medium sweet onion (minced); 2 ounces provolone cheese (thinly sliced) or 2 ounces swiss cheese (thinly sliced); 1 roma tomatoes (thinly sliced) or 1/2 beefsteak tomato (thinly sliced); 1/2 minced garlic clove; 1 tablespoon olive oil; dried basil leaves; black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Slice tomatoes as thin as possible, generously grind pepper over the top and put into fridge to keep cool.
3
In a skillet, over medium-high heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until crisp-tender. (I will usually start to build the sandwich while garlic and onions are cookin').
4
Remove garlic onion mixture from skillet, reserving the oil.
5
Layer the turkey first followed by the Bacon then pour the garlic & onion mixture over the turkey and bacon on the bottom half of French bread, drizzle oil mixture lightly over the top and then sprinkle with basil.
6
Top with cheese and remaining half of bread.
7
Wrap loaf in foil.
8
Bake at 375u00b0F for 25 minutes & cheese is melted.
9
unwrap and remove bottom slice of bread (upside down) add the cool, peppered sliced tomatoes, close it up and eat that bird!

577

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 loaf French bread, split lengthwise, 1/4 lb smoked turkey (thinly sliced), 3 -4 slices bacon, cooked and drained, 1/2 medium maui onions (minced) or 1/2 medium sweet onion (minced), and more.

Yes, The Big Bird falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Big Bird

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