summer picnic sandwich

Name: Summer Picnic Sandwich
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper, plus more as needed; 8 ounce(s) sliced bacon; 2 large red bell pepper; 1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick planks; 1 large yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch thick planks; 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt, plus more as needed; 2/3 cup(s) mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon(s) ketchup; 1 tablespoon(s) mustard, spicy brown; 1 teaspoon(s) hot sauce; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 tablespoon(s) capers; 1 medium round loaf of bread, about 8-inch diameter; 4 ounce(s) muenster cheese; 4 sprig(s) fresh basil; 8 ounce(s) sliced turkey breast

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Suzanne Banfield

Basking Ridge, NJ

Updated on Jun 18, 2018

This sandwich holds up very well in a cooler and seems to get more flavorful after a couple of hours when the ingredients have melded together. Cut a big wedge, pour a glass of iced tea or lemonade, and enjoy the day. If you’re short on time, buy the grilled vegetables from the salad bar at your supermarket.

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Summer picnic sandwich with red pepper aioli.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Now, this is a sandwich! The smoky flavor from the grilled veggies with the spicy candied bacon is superb. Cheese, turkey, and creamy roasted red pepper aioli just make the sandwich perfect. It will be great for a picnic, football game, or any time you're in the mood for a phenomenal sandwich.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 40 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, plus more as needed
8 ounces sliced bacon
2 large red bell pepper
1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick planks
1 large yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch thick planks
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard, spicy brown
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons capers
1 medium round loaf of bread, about 8-inch diameter
4 ounces muenster cheese
4 sprigs fresh basil
8 ounces sliced turkey breast

How To Make summer picnic sandwich

Test Kitchen Tips

You can use any round bread found in your supermarket bakery. We used a round loaf of Hawaiian sweet bread. It was a delicious choice.

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the brown sugar, cayenne and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper together and set aside.

Step 2

Cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Step 3

Set a cooling rack in the pan.
Step 4

Arrange bacon slices on it.
Step 5

Bake for 25 minutes. Then remove pan from oven and flip the slices.
Step 6

Sprinkle with sugar and spice mixture.
Step 7

Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until bacon is thoroughly cooked.
Step 8

Heat grill to medium-high heat. Place whole red peppers on the grill. Cook for about 15 minutes, turning every five minutes, until skin is charred and peppers are softened.
Step 9

Brush zucchini, yellow squash and onion with oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
Step 10

Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until vegetables are tender.
Step 11

When peppers have cooled, pull off most of the charred skin.
Step 12

Cut each into 4 fillets.
Step 13

For red pepper aioli, put 3 of the red pepper fillets, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, and garlic into a small food processor. Blend until peppers are pureed and ingredients are well mixed.
Step 14

Stir in capers.
Step 15

To assemble sandwich, cut bread horizontally to leave a thinner bottom and thicker top.
Step 16

Pull out most of the soft dough in the top piece to make room for the fillings.
Step 17

Spread red pepper aioli on the inside of both pieces.
Step 18

On bottom piece, layer cheese, bacon and basil leaves.
Step 19

On the top half, arrange turkey; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add remaining red pepper fillets, zucchini, squash and onion.
Step 20

Put the halves together.
Step 21

Wrap snugly in foil.
Step 22

Press on the sandwich with your hands to encourage the ingredients to meld.
Step 23

When ready to serve, cut into 6 wedges.
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