Savory Smoked Turkey Sandwich Bake
Indulge in our Savory Smoked Turkey Sandwich Bake, a delightful fusion of flavors that brings comfort food to a whole new level! This hearty dish combines tender smoked turkey or juicy cooked turkey with rich cream of chicken or mushroom soup, enhanced by the crunch of Club cracker crumbs. Whether you opt for the convenience of a slow cooker or the traditional oven method, this recipe guarantees a satisfying meal perfect for lunch or as a snack. Serve it warm on your favorite rolls for a deliciously memorable experience that friends and family will rave about!
10
Servings
N/A
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
cooked turkey or smoked turkey
3 cups (shredded or chopped)
Club crackers
1 1/2 cups (crumbled)
chicken broth
2 cups (low-sodium preferred)
celery
1/2 cup (chopped)
onion
1/2 cup (chopped)
cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can (any variety)
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if using an oven method.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded turkey, crumbled Club crackers, chicken broth, chopped celery, chopped onion, and cream of chicken or mushroom soup.
3
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir until well combined.
4
Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish if using the oven, or a slow cooker for the crock pot method.
5
If baking, cover with foil and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. For a slower cook, place the mixture in the crock pot on low and let it heat for several hours, stirring occasionally.
6
Once cooked, remove from the oven or slow cooker and serve warm on fresh rolls or your preferred bread.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Savory Smoked Turkey Sandwich Bake?
It is a hearty comfort food dish that combines smoked or cooked turkey with cream of chicken or mushroom soup and crunchy Club cracker crumbs.
What kind of turkey is recommended for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of shredded or chopped cooked turkey or smoked turkey.
What type of crackers should be used?
The recipe specifically uses 1 1/2 cups of crumbled Club crackers for crunch and flavor.
Which soups can I use for the base?
You can use one 10.5-ounce can of either cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup.
How much chicken broth is required?
The recipe requires 2 cups of chicken broth, with a preference for low-sodium.
What vegetables are included in the mixture?
The mixture includes 1/2 cup of chopped celery and 1/2 cup of chopped onion.
What is the preheat temperature for the oven?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How long does the dish need to bake in the oven?
It should be baked for approximately 1 hour until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Can I make this in a slow cooker?
Yes, place the mixture in a crock pot on low for several hours, stirring occasionally.
Should I cover the dish while baking?
Yes, cover the baking dish with foil if you are using the oven method.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe is designed to provide 10 servings.
How should the turkey be prepared?
The turkey should be either shredded or chopped before being added to the mixing bowl.
Is the baking dish supposed to be greased?
Yes, you should transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish for the oven method.
How is the dish served?
Serve it warm on fresh rolls or your preferred choice of bread.
What seasoning is suggested?
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
Is this dish suitable for lunch?
Yes, it is categorized as a Lunch/Snacks recipe and is perfect for a family meal.
Can I use leftover Thanksgiving turkey?
Yes, any juicy cooked turkey works perfectly for this recipe.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 350°F if using the oven method.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 ingredients total: turkey, crackers, broth, celery, onion, soup, salt, and pepper.
Does the recipe specify a soup variety?
It mentions that any variety of cream of chicken or mushroom soup can be used.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe and a great family meal.
Can I use chicken instead of turkey?
While the recipe calls for turkey, one of the tags is 'chicken sandwich', suggesting chicken is a viable alternative.
What is the desired final appearance?
The bake should be golden brown on top and bubbly.
Is nutritional information available?
No, nutritional details such as calories, fat, and carbohydrates are not provided for this recipe.
Do I need a large mixing bowl?
Yes, you combine all the main ingredients in a large mixing bowl before cooking.
What kind of broth is preferred?
Low-sodium chicken broth is preferred for this recipe.
Is this a warm or cold sandwich?
This is served as a warm sandwich bake.
Can I stir the mixture in the crock pot?
Yes, the instructions recommend stirring occasionally if using the slow cooker method.
What bread works best?
The recipe suggests serving the bake on fresh rolls.
Is this recipe a comfort food?
Yes, it is specifically described as bringing comfort food to a whole new level.