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Grilled Turkey, Bacon, Radicchio, and Blue Cheese Sandwiches

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Grilled Turkey, Bacon, Radicchio, and Blue Cheese SandwichesBrian Leatart

This is the ultimate turkey sandwich.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

6 slices applewood-smoked bacon
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup crumbled Maytag blue cheese or other mild blue cheese
4 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style white bread (about 5x3 inches)
4 leaves radicchio
6 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey
4 teaspoons butter, room temperature, divided

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels. Pour off fat from skillet; reserve skillet.

    Step 2

    Mash mayonnaise and blue cheese in bowl to coarse puree; season with pepper. Place bread on work surface. Divide cheese mixture among bread slices, spreading evenly. Divide bacon, radicchio, and turkey between 2 bread slices. Top with remaining bread, cheese side down. Melt 2 teaspoons butter in reserved skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet. Spread 2 teaspoons butter on top pieces of bread. Cover with lid that is slightly smaller than skillet. Cook sandwiches until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side.

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