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
Yield: 1 servings
tablespoon butter or margarine
pita breads (6 inches in diameter)
medium celery stalk, sliced (½ cup)
cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
Paprika, if desired
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, 9×9x2 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.
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