Posted by becr zone 9 CA 19 on Fri, Aug 1, 08 at 18:11
The Best California Sandwich
A longtime favorite sandwich of mine, since first trying the California Sandwich many moons ago at a little "healthfood" deli stand in Pacific Beach, California. This is my version. Use Easy Microwave Bacon for ease of preparation. Also good with thinly sliced tomatoes, in place of the cucumbers. I hope you enjoy!
SERVES 4
Ingredients
8 slices whole wheat bread or sourdough bread
8 slices deli smoked turkey (or leftover turkey breast slices)
4 slices provolone cheese
4 slices crisp cooked bacon (optional)
1 avocado, sliced into thin strips (optional)
16 slices cucumbers, very thinly sliced (or thin tomato slices)
1/2 cup alfalfa sprout (or lettuce)
mayonnaise
whipped cream cheese
Directions:
1. Toast bread lightly.
2. Spread 4 slices toasted bread with mayo, and the other 4 slices with cream cheese.
3. Assemble the sandwiches:.
For each sandwich use one slice mayo toasted bread and one slice cream cheese toasted bread. Per sandwich use 2 smoked turkey slices, 1 provolone cheese slice, 1 bacon, avocado strips, 4 thin cucumber or tomato slices, and sprouts or lettuce.
Serve with chips and a pickle spear, if desired.
