This savory turkey tucked in homemade buns steals the show at any potluck or family reunion. It's been a huge hit at football dinners, graduation parties and more. I like to add tomato and lettuce for crunch and color. -LaVonne Hegland, St. Michael, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h15m
Yield 24 sandwiches.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add the sugar, egg, shortening, salt, remaining 1-1/2 cups water and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with butter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Meanwhile, combine the salt, garlic powder and pepper; rub over turkey. Place butter inside turkey cavity; tie drumsticks together. Prepare grill for indirect medium heat. Tuck wings under turkey and place with breast side up in a disposable roasting pan; place on grill rack. , Grill, covered, for 1 hour. If using a charcoal grill, add 10 briquettes to coals. Baste with pan drippings. Cover and grill 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 180°, adding 10 briquettes to maintain heat and brushing with pan drippings every 30 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) , Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving. Split buns in half; fill with sliced turkey. If desired, serve with toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.
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Kimberly Kelley
[email protected]These sandwiches were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and the sandwiches were still really moist and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.
ntokozo ntokzin
[email protected]I made these sandwiches for my family and they were a big success. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the avocado spread added a nice touch of creaminess. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal
Mashudu Mashige
[email protected]These sandwiches are the perfect quick and easy lunch. I love that I can use leftover turkey or chicken, and the avocado spread is a great way to add some extra flavor and creaminess. I'll definitely be making these again.
Fatimaasim Asim
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey sandwiches, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The turkey was really flavorful and the avocado spread was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.
Joseph Obeng
[email protected]These sandwiches are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use leftover turkey or chicken, and the avocado spread is a great way to add some extra flavor and creaminess. I would definitely recommend this recipe to
Akram Jaan
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use leftover turkey, and these sandwiches are the perfect solution. They're easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of the turkey, avocado, and cranberry sauce. I'll definitely be making these ag
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[email protected]These sandwiches are so delicious and versatile. I've made them with turkey, chicken, and even ham. I also love that I can add different toppings, like bacon, cheese, or lettuce. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Kizzy Henry
[email protected]I made these sandwiches for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone with kids.
Isaac Isaac
[email protected]These sandwiches are the perfect quick and easy lunch. I love that I can use leftover turkey or chicken, and the avocado spread is a great way to add some extra flavor and creaminess. I'll definitely be making these again.
Ibrahim Jutt
[email protected]I love these sandwiches! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I usually use leftover turkey, but I've also used rotisserie chicken and it works just as well.
Claire Ndunge
[email protected]These sandwiches were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and the sandwiches were still really moist and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.
Md Saruk Ahamed 1
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey sandwiches, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The turkey was really flavorful and the avocado spread was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.
Sela Siulangapo
[email protected]I made these sandwiches for my family and they were a big success. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the avocado spread added a nice touch of creaminess. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal
christine baptiste
[email protected]These seasoned turkey sandwiches were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the flavorful turkey and the creamy avocado spread. I will definitely be making these again.