Description
Marv ’n’ Joe Sandwiches are a quick and delicious homemade sandwich perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner. Featuring crusty bread toasted with butter, flavorful garlic aioli, roasted turkey, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tangy pickles, this sandwich delivers a delightful blend of textures and savory flavors in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Spreads
- 1 crusty baguette or a hearty sourdough loaf
- 1-2 tablespoons butter (for toasting)
- 2-3 tablespoons garlic aioli (homemade or store-bought)
Fillings
- 6-8 thin slices roast turkey
- 2-3 leaves crisp lettuce, washed and sliced if large
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 2-3 slices sharp cheddar cheese or about 1/4 cup shredded
- 4-6 pickle slices (preferably dill or bread and butter)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and slice the lettuce and tomatoes. Prepare the turkey slices and shred or slice the cheddar cheese. If using garlic aioli, prepare it fresh or take it out from the fridge to bring it to room temperature for easier spreading.
- Toast the Bread: Lightly butter one side of each bread slice. Toast them in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp. This step enhances the flavor and adds a pleasant crunch to the sandwich.
- Assemble Your Sandwich: Spread a generous amount of garlic aioli on the toasted bread. Layer the roast turkey slices evenly, followed by cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato slices, and pickle slices for a balanced and flavorful combination.
- Final Touch and Serve: Firmly press the sandwich halves together to hold the fillings in place. Slice diagonally or as preferred. Serve immediately while warm and fresh to enjoy the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of black pepper or your favorite sandwich seasoning.
- Use freshly baked bread for the best texture and taste.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, substitute turkey with grilled vegetables or a plant-based protein.
- Garlic aioli can be substituted with mustard or mayonnaise if desired.
- Store leftovers separately and reheat the bread to maintain crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Sandwich
- Method: Toasting, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
