Pesto-Turkey Layered Loaf Recipe

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“This yummy sandwich is easy and travels well. Make several to feed a crowd, and use any meat, veggies and cheese you like.” Marion Sundberg - Yorba Linda, California

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Pesto-Turkey Layered Loaf Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min. + standing
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
  • 1 cup prepared pesto
  • 1 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
  • 1/2 pound provolone cheese, thinly sliced
  • 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

  • Cut the top fourth off loaf of bread. Carefully hollow out the bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. (Discard removed bread or save for another use.) Spread pesto on the inside of top and bottom of bread. Set top aside.
  • In bottom of bread, layer with turkey, cheese, zucchini, tomatoes and onion. Gently press the layers together. Replace bread top and wrap tightly in foil.
  • Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 661 calories, 33 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 73 mg cholesterol, 2,065 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 39 g protein.

Originally published as Pesto-Turkey Layered Loaf in Simple & Delicious July/August 2009, p60

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Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2010 by TwinSoccerMom

This is a now a family favorite! It is easy and the directions and times are right on target. Very good mix of flavors.


Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2010 by Sheep43

This is a fabulous recipe! My husband loves it and asks for it often...especially during the summer. It travels well, is filling and so yummy! Enjoy! We sure do...


Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by ym_rodriguez

made one for dinner; then again for a picnic-both times they were devoured!


Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by joniotto

This is a great recipe for a light dinner or companion for soup! Love that you can change up the ingredients to make different versions of the recipe!

 
 
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