Description
Create the Ultimate Turkey and Bacon Sandwich with Spicy Mayo and Avocado. This sandwich combines crispy bacon, creamy Havarti cheese, fresh avocado, and a homemade spicy mayo for a flavor explosion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 3/4 lb raw, thinly sliced bacon
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 8 slices fresh rye bread
- 1/2 lb thinly sliced Havarti cheese
- 3/4 lb thinly sliced smoked turkey
- 2 oz alfalfa sprouts
- 2 small avocados, halved and thinly sliced
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh dill leaves
Instructions
- Marinate red onions by tossing with olive oil and vinegar. Let sit for 30 minutes, stirring once.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare spicy mayo by combining mayonnaise, hot sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt in a bowl. Mix well.
- Increase oven temperature to broil. Place 4 slices of bread on the baking sheet. Spread half the spicy mayo on these slices, top with Havarti cheese, and broil for 2-3 minutes until toasted and cheese is melted.
- Spread remaining spicy mayo on the other 4 bread slices.
- Assemble sandwiches by layering smoked turkey, roasted bacon, alfalfa sprouts, and sliced avocado on the melted cheese slices. Sprinkle avocado with sea salt.
- Add marinated red onions and fresh dill leaves. Top with the remaining bread slices.
- Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use thick-cut bacon.
- Ensure onions marinate sufficiently to soften their bite.
- Use fresh, hearty rye bread to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust spice level by modifying hot sauce or cayenne amounts.
- Consider adding basil or parsley for extra flavor.
- Toast bread properly for a good texture balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Broiling, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A