Baked Southwest Sandwiches Recipe

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I like to prepare these tasty sandwiches whenever I have a few friends over for an informal lunch. The combination of toppings is out of this world. I'm often asked for the recipe. -Holly Sorensen, Reedley, California

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Baked Southwest Sandwiches Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
15 15 30

Ingredients

  • 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 8 slices Italian bread
  • 3/4 to 1 pound thinly sliced cooked turkey
  • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine olives, chili powder, cumin and salt; set aside 2 tablespoons. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream and onion to the remaining olive mixture.
  • Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet; spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise mixture on each slice. Top with turkey and tomatoes. Spread with another tablespoon of mayonnaise mixture; top with avocados and cheeses. Sprinkle with reserved olive mixture. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 435 calories, 31 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 579 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Baked Southwest Sandwiches in Taste of Home April/May 1996, p25

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Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2011 by bef0910

Absolutely delicious. Served with Home made black bean soup. Perfect combination.


Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by jonell987

This is the bes sandwich ever. Try it! You will like it!!!


Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by susannette

Didn't make my favorite list. sc


Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by lindachicken__Oklahoma

These sound just perfect for my family, thank you!

 
 
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