Turkey Oven Sandwich

By Belinda

Here’s a hot turkey sandwich with a difference! Or is it a hot turkey salad with a difference? Cooked ground turkey is spooned onto pita crusts and topped with sliced tomatoes and a creamy cheese topping that melts as it heats in the oven. You’ll definitely eat this sandwich with a fork!

Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:35 min
Makes:4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 2 pita breads (6 inches in diameter)
• 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
• 1 medium celery stalk, sliced (1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• Paprika, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 425ºF. Cook turkey, butter and poultry seasoning in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.
2. Split each pita bread around edge with knife to make 2 rounds. Line bottom and about halfway up sides of ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with pita breads (they will overlap slightly in middle). Layer turkey, tomato and celery on pitas.
3. Mix remaining ingredients except paprika; spoon over top. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until topping is light brown.