Hot Turkey Sandwiches Recipe

Hot Turkey Sandwiches Recipe Rating 5

If you're looking for a deliciously different entree, try Hot Turkey Sandwiches suggested by Janice Bilek of Holland, Michigan. Her version has tender shredded turkey in a basil cream sauce. "The sandwiches are a nice change of pace from turkey in traditional gravy," Janice says.

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Hot Turkey Sandwiches Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 2 hours + standing
  • Yield: 50 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 bone-in turkey breasts (6 to 7 pounds each)
  • 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3 cups thinly sliced green onions
  • 1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons dried basil
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 50 sandwich rolls, split

Directions

  • Place turkey on racks in roasting pans. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170°, basting several times with pan drippings. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Shred turkey.
  • In several Dutch ovens or large pans, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the turkey and heat through. Stir in cream; cook until heated through. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each roll. Yield: 50 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 365 calories, 16 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 679 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Hot Turkey Sandwiches in Taste of Home April/May 2001, p54

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Reviewed on Jun. 08, 2009 by schnepa

I've made this recipe several times and it is absoutely yummy! I usually cut it in thirds, cooking just one turkey breast and 1/3 the other ingredients.

 
 
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