Name: Copycat Panera Bread Cafe’s Sierra Turkey Sandwich Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp barbeque sauce; 1 can piquillo peppers; 1½ tbsp lemon juice; 1 Asiago cheese focaccia; 3 slices smoked turkey ham; 3 oz red onions; 3 cups romaine lettuce

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Great as either a light snack or filling lunch, our Copycat Sierra Turkey Sandwich Recipe is an example of a perfect sandwich. With delicious meat filling, savory sauces, melted cheese, and crispy, fresh lettuce, what more can anyone ask for? Popular café Panera Bread may have said goodbye to their Sierra Turkey Sandwich, but you certainly don’t have to! Our recipe lets you recreate this fan-favorite sandwich at the comfort of your own kitchen. Also, this easy–to–make recipe can be easily adjusted to serve a bigger crowd.

This Panera Bread sandwich is such a classic and well-loved dish. So much so, that people were asking Panera to bring it back on their menu! Before, you could still order this sandwich through their “secret menu”. But now, Panera has officially discontinued it, even taking it off the “off-menu”. At present, others have tried their own hand at making a copycat recipe. But with this recipe, we try to stick as closely to the original sandwich as possible, even using the same Asiago focaccia for its bread.

If you’re craving for some good ‘ol Sierra Turkey Sandwich, you can easily satisfy your taste buds by making this recipe. You’ll also get to save up since you may already have some of the ingredients stored in your pantry. Pair this dish with some lovely Tomato Soup With Pepperoni And Provolone and you’re all set!

How To Make Copycat Panera Bread Cafe's Sierra Turkey Sandwich

This savory turkey sandwich oozes with a delicious combination of sauces, fillings, and cheese. You can recreate this popular Panera Bread sandwich at home, thanks to this easy recipe.

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 15 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp barbeque sauce
1 can piquillo peppers, 3 oz, drained
1½ tbsp lemon juice, or lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 Asiago cheese focaccia, or plain focaccia, split
3 slices smoked turkey ham, sliced thin
3 oz red onions, sliced very thin
3 cups romaine lettuce, sliced thinly

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, blend the mayonnaise, sugar, barbeque sauce, piquillo peppers, and lime juice together. Set aside.
Toast bread in the oven until warm & crispy.
Spread 2 tablespoons of mixed dressing evenly on both split pieces of focaccia.
Top the bottom split with turkey ham and red onion slices. Lightly cover it with greens, then place the top of focaccia and press down gently.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Sugar: 16g
:
Calcium: 161mg
Calories: 1326kcal
Carbohydrates: 129g
Cholesterol: 87mg
Fat: 72g
Fiber: 6g
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 495mg
Protein: 44g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Sodium: 3083mg
Vitamin A: 4148IU
Vitamin C: 17mg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is turkey healthier than chicken?

Both turkey and chicken are good sources of high–quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. Although, some parts of the chicken, like the breast, have more protein than its turkey counterpart. However, the difference in amount is actually not that big to really matter.

How can I make my turkey sandwich healthier?

Swapping some ingredients in this recipe, or adding healthier ones, can make your turkey sandwich more nutritious. You can add more fruits or vegetable fillings, like refreshing cucumber or tomato slices. You can also swap the Asiago focaccia bread for some whole wheat bread. This type of bread is high in fiber and can also make you feel full longer.

What condiments go best with a turkey sandwich?

To stay true to Panera Bread’s Sierra Turkey Sandwich Recipe, we used mayonnaise, sugar, BBQ sauce, piquillo peppers and lime juice for our sandwich dressing. But you can also change things up a bit by using other condiments that go well with turkey sandwiches. Some of these include pesto, greek yogurt, and even hoisin sauce! Also, if you’re out of mayo you can use hummus, nut butter, and even avocado as delicious substitutes.

Conclusion

Our Copycat Sierra Turkey Sandwich will leave you filled throughout the day! Try making this popular sandwich in the comfort of your own home and you won’t have to miss it from Panera Bread’s menu ever again.