Italian Turkey Sandwich Loaf Recipe

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One wedge of this sandwich goes a long way. Each bite is packed with turkey, cheese and vegetables.

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Italian Turkey Sandwich Loaf Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + standing

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 round loaf (1 pound) Italian bread
1/4 cup Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing

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12 fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
3/4 cup thinly sliced peeled cucumber
1 medium tomato, sliced

Directions

Cut a 1-in. slice off top of bread and set aside. Carefully hollow out loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (save removed bread for another use). Brush inside of bread with salad dressing.
In the bread shell, layer the spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, turkey, cucumber, tomato and remaining cheese. Replace bread top; wrap loaf in foil.
Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into wedges. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 338 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 1,111 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Italian Turkey Sandwich Loaf in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2007, p98