Hot Turkey Provolone Sandwich is an easy to make classic sandwich with an extra burst of flavor with a hint of heat from the basil chile pesto. Adapted from the turkey sandwich served at Costco, this is sure to become a family favorite.
In case you’re wondering – yes, this is an adaptation of the hot turkey provolone sandwich from the Costco food court. We have bought so many of those, it was time to start making them at home. All the ingredients are available at Costco. And … of course we’ve spiced it up with green chiles – a wonderful enhancement!
This has become a family favorite. I make this again and again – it’s really easy, you can make one at a time, and it’s a special, real deli-quality sandwich. This is obviously a great way to use that leftover turkey. I just about always have the ingredients on hand.
Note that my recipe for the Basil Chile Pesto is posted here, but it’s so simple it’s repeated below. Also, note that pesto freezes well and keeps in the freezer for 3 to 6 months.
- 1 torta roll (available at Costco - individual ciabatta rolls are also good)
- 2 tbsp Basil Chile Pesto
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 slice provolone cheese
- 2 tomato slices
- ½ slice small red onion
- 2-3 thin slices turkey
- The Basil Chile Pesto is 2 parts basil pesto blended with 1 part hot green chiles. See recipe here. Blend the 2 tbsp of Basil Chile Pesto with 1 tbsp mayonnaise; use more if desired.
- Slice the torta roll in half (like a burger bun) and spread the pesto mayonnaise on each half.
- On the bottom half, put the turkey slices.
- On the top half, place the 2 tomato slices and separate the onion into strips and loosely scatter over the tomato. Top with the slice of provolone cheese.
- Place the two halves on aluminum foil in the toaster oven or oven and heat at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until the provolone is melted and starting to bubble.
- Serve and enjoy!
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