Turkey, Bacon, and Havarti Sandwich

By AshleyRuss

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 (7-inch) round sourdough bread loaf
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked deli turkey
• 6 (1-oz.) Havarti cheese slices
• 1 (12-oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and sliced
• 4 fully cooked bacon slices

Preparation

Step 1

Prep: 20 min., Chill: 1 hr. Havarti is a Danish cheese that is semisoft with small irregular holes and a mild flavor; substitute Muenster or Swiss if you can't find it.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill: 1 hour
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Preparation
1. Cut top 2 inches off sourdough loaf, reserving top; hollow out loaf, leaving a 1-inch-thick shell. (Reserve center of bread loaf for other uses, if desired.)

2. Drizzle 2 Tbsp. vinaigrette evenly in bottom bread shell; layer with half each of turkey, cheese, and peppers. Repeat layers with remaining turkey, cheese, and peppers, and top with bacon. Drizzle evenly with remaining 2 Tbsp. vinaigrette, and cover with reserved bread top; press down firmly.

3. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours before serving. Cut into 4 wedges.