I have always loved packing a picnic and taking off for a day of adventure. Bringing your own food allows you to explore more desolate areas without having to worry about grabbing something from a local restaurant.
I guess you could say this is my version of a Dagwood sandwich, full of varying meats and cheeses, minus the olive on top; feel free to add it if you like. This particular version is a family favorite. I vary it slightly for myself and the kids, but this is how my husband prefers it. With a side of grapes it keeps him going throughout the afternoon and I get to keep reading my book.
Adding extra flavor to sandwiches can be tricky. Big bold tastes are often coupled with items that make a sandwich soggy. I have found adding flavorful cheese a great way to get the taste I want without losing the texture and crunch for a sandwich I might prepare ahead. It’s a win-win situation.
Load up each bread slice with a different variety of cheese and enjoy a memorable sandwich taste.
I wrote this recipe for one sandwich. You can double, triple and quadruple it depending on how many you would like to serve.
If you are heading out this holiday weekend or anytime this summer, I hope you get a chance to pack this sandwich and enjoy with family and friends.
Ultimate Manly Picnic Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon prepared pesto
- 3 slices whole wheat toast, toasted
- 1 slice Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese
- 1 slice Sargento® Natural Blends® Deli Style Sliced Colby-Pepper Jack Cheese
- 1 slice Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- romaine lettuce, (inside pieces are most crunchy)
- 1/2 ounce deli shaved turkey
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 of an avocado, sliced
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and pesto. Spread pesto mayo on each slice of toasted bread (as generous as you choose). Place one slice of cheese on each slice of bread.
- While building your sandwich is completely up to you, I will run through the order of how I think it should be stacked. Bread with Colby-Pepper Jack on the bottom, romaine lettuce, turkey, bread with Pepper Jack, bacon, avocado and bread with Extra Sharp Cheddar on top.
- If you are making sandwiches for a picnic, bring your avocado and add right before serving. This will keep the avocado from turning brown and the sandwich from becoming mushy.
nancy geragi says
WOW sounds yummy…i agree the cheese makes a major statement in a sandwich…and this one hits a lot of notes… and then bacon enough to make you swoon! keep up the good work.
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
Now that’s a sandwich!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
My family would love these awesome sandwiches!
Drake says
Looks like I’ll be making this for lunch on Sunday. Thanks for the recipe!
Terri Townsend says
If I might suggest, use Boar’s Head Salsalito Turkey to push it vervthe top.