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! 4 servings
Prep Time
15
Minutes
Total Time
35
Minutes
Makes
4
servings
1
2
1
1
1
1
pound ground turkey
tablespoon butter or margarine
teaspoon poultry seasoning
pita breads (6 inches in diameter)
medium tomato, thinly sliced
medium celery stalk, sliced (1/2 cup)
cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
cup sour cream
cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
tablespoon chopped onion
Paprika, if desired
1/2
1/2
1/3
1/2
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.
Split each pita bread around edge with knife to make 2 rounds. Line bottom and about halfway up sides of ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with pita breads (they will overlap slightly in middle). Layer turkey, tomato and celery on pitas.
Mix remaining ingredients except paprika; spoon over top. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until topping is light brown.
Makes 4 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Health Twist
This is easy to lighten up. Just use reduced-fat sour cream and mayonnaise (or even low-fat yogurt) and light or reduced-fat Cheddar cheese.
Substitution
Colby cheese or a milder Cheddar cheese is a good cheese choice, too.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)
Calories 510
(Calories from Fat 305 ),
Total Fat 34 g
(Saturated Fat 12 g,),
Cholesterol 130 mg;
Sodium 470 mg;
Total Carbohydrate 20 g
(Dietary Fiber 1 g,
Protein 32 g;
Percent Daily Value*:Exchanges:
1 Starch;
1 Vegetable;
2 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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